Who's next? Meet the men who could take over from Tony McGahan

As Munster prepare to dive into the jobs market, we take a look at some of the top candidates to fill the Thomond Park hotseat.

By Niall Kelly Wednesday 22 Feb 2012, 1:17 PM

Feb 22nd 2012, 1:17 PM 1,284 Views 0 Comments

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NOW THAT THE news of Tony McGahan’s decision to leave Munster has started to sink in, thoughts are already turning to the men who could replace him in the Thomond Park hotseat.

A veritable rugby institution, Munster are unlikely to have too many problems attracting high-class candidates who share the province’s drive and ambition. But who will it be?

To help the bosses on their way, we’ve drawn up a rough and ready shortlist of 10 candidates and taken a quick look at what each has to offer.

Who's next? Meet the men who could take over from Tony McGahan

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Conor O'Shea
Wayne Smith
Anthony Foley
Jim Williams
Eddie O'Sullivan
John Kirwan
Michael Bradley
Nick Mallett
Michael Cheika
Declan Kidney

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Who's next? Meet the men who could take over from Tony McGahan

As Munster prepare to dive into the jobs market, we take a look at some of the top candidates to fill the Thomond Park hotseat.

Conor O'Shea

Wayne Smith

Anthony Foley

Jim Williams

Eddie O'Sullivan

John Kirwan

Michael Bradley

Nick Mallett

Michael Cheika

Declan Kidney

It’s official: Munster confirm Tony McGahan’s departure