Contract Extensions confirmed for Goggin, Hodnett and French

Munster announced three new contract extensions as Jean Kleyn is set to make his 100th appearance for the men in red this Saturday

Limerick native Dan Goggin, John Hodnett and James French, who are all products of the Greencore Munster Rugby Academy, have signed new contracts at Munster.

27-year-old Dan Goggin has signed a two-year contract to keep him at Munster until at least June 2024.

The centre, who was named Munster Rugby Young Player of the Year in 2019, is a product of St Munchin’s and Young Munster.

He has scored nine tries in 71 Munster appearances and has also lined out for the Ireland 7s team.

John Hodnett, who was contracted to 2023, has signed a one-year extension to keep him at Munster until at least June 2024.

Prop James French has signed a two-year contract extension to keep him at Munster until at least June 2024.

Saturdays away trip to Parma will hopefully be a day to remember for Munster lock Jean Kleyn as the day marks his 100th appearance in the red jersey.

Now in his sixth season at Munster, the 28-year-old has been a fantastic addition to the squad and recently signed a two-year contract extension that will see him remain with the province until at least June 2024.

Kleyn has been one of Munster’s most consistent performers since joining from the Stormers in 2016, averaging 18 appearances per season.

Along with his 99 Munster appearances to date, Kleyn has also earned five Ireland caps including two appearances at the 2019 Rugby World Cup.