Overview
- Munster announced the arrival of Michael Ala’alatoa from Clermont Auvergne on a seven-month contract that concludes this season.
- Ala’alatoa is currently with Manu Samoa and will link up with the province on Monday, December 1.
- The 34-year-old previously made 62 appearances for Leinster between 2021 and 2024 after successful spells with the Crusaders and Waratahs.
- Munster’s reported shortage at tighthead, including injuries to Jager and Roman Salanoa, prompted IRFU approval for a non-Irish-qualified signing, according to earlier reporting.
- Ala’alatoa’s game time at Clermont had been limited, which eased his release to complete the move.