Munster have appointed former Northampton Saints director of rugby Chris Boyd as a Performance Consultant to support interim head coach Ian Costello and his backroom staff.The surprise move adds intrigue to the ongoing search for a permanent head coach in the wake of Graham Rowntree’s departure by mutual consent at the end of October.

Munster interim head coach and head of rugby operations Ian Costello has confirmed that Chris Boyd will join the province as a performance consultant on an initial agreement until the end of January.

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Munster's interim head coach Ian Costello believes Chris Boyd is the perfect fit for the province, ahead of the experienced New Zealander's arrival this week.

Experienced New Zealander Chris Boyd has joined Munster as a performance consultant as the province delay the appointment of a head coach.

Munster and the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) have announced the appointment of Chris Boyd as the province's new performance consultant.

Munster have added to their coaching ticket, with the appointment of experienced New Zealander Chris Boyd, who joins as a Performance Consultant.