Here Are The Favourites To Land The Munster Job When Erasmus Leaves

Felix Jones has emerged as a surprise favourite to take over at Munster.

Current Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus is set to leave his post with the southern province in December, after agreeing a deal to return to South Africa. Erasmus will also be taking defence coach Jacques Nienaber with him.

Jones has recently been promoted to backs coach with Munster on a two-year deal, having impressed in his debut season as a coach. New Munster forwards coach Jerry Flannery is also in contention with odds of 11/1.

Former players Ronan O’Gara and Paul O’Connell are also in contention according to the bookies, coming in at 10/3 and 6/1 respectively. Other contenders include the likes of Andy Farrell and Conor O’Shea.

BoyleSports odds for next Munster boss.

Felix Jones 5/2

Ronan O’Gara 10/3

Paul O’Connell 6/1

Jerry Flannery 11/1

Andy Farrell 16/1

Wayne Smith 20/1

Conor O’Shea 20/1

Stuart Lancaster 20/1

Simon Easterby 20/1

Tana Umaga 20/1

John Plumtree 25/1

Aaron Mauger 33/1

Jake White 33/1

Eddie O’Sullivan 33/1

Neil Doak 50/1

Declan Kidney 66/1

Graham Henry 66/1