A statement issued on Friday evening from IRFU said, Having completed interviews for the position of Defence Coach of the Irish National Rugby team, Graham Steadman, who is currently working in that capacity with Munster, has been offered the position.

The news broke on Friday evening as Steadman and the Munster squad was preparing for the Celtic League opener against Border Reivers.

Although the press release states that Steadman has only been 'offered the position', it is expected that he will accept.