Munster sign Rhys Marshall, Thomas du Toit and Cathal Sheridan
Wednesday 5 October 2016 08:09, UK
Munster have signed hooker Rhys Marshall from the Chiefs and prop Thomas du Toit from the Sharks.
Marshall joins the province on a three-year deal, while Du Toit has signed up on a three-month contract.
Scrum-half Cathal Sheridan - who played for Munster last season - returns on a three-month contract from UL Bohemians.
Marshall has made 22 Super Rugby appearances and played his part as the Chiefs won the title in 2013. He has played for New Zealand U20s and will arrive once his Mitre Cup commitments with Taranaki are completed.
Du Toit, 21, who can play at both loose and tight-head, has represented the Barbarians and South Africa 'A' and he is expected to arrive in the middle of October.
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Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus, said: "In certain positions we had to look at our short-term and long-term options in making sure we had adequate cover.
"We are about to head into a fully-loaded schedule across Europe and the PRO12 and needed to build on our depth in a few key areas so these short-term contracts will help in that regard.
"Additionally with injuries to Mike Sherry and Kevin O'Byrne, Rhys Marshall will help in the immediate future and looking beyond that he is a talented long-term prospect for such a pivotal position within our squad."
