Great prospect.
Munster have signed Sale Sharks fullback Mike Haley as the province prepare for life without Simon Zebo.
Zebo is leaving Thomond Park to join French side Racing 92 in the summer but Munster are not messing around with finding his replacement.
Munster confirmed the signing on Wednesday morning.
Player News | Munster confirm the signing of Sale Sharks' full-back Mike Haley on a 3-year contract.
Looking forward to welcoming Mike to the province at the beginning of the 2018-19 season! #SUAF
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— Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) February 28, 2018
The 23-year-old has represented England Saxons but qualifies for Ireland through having family roots in Limerick.
Haley has established himself as a promising prospect since making his Sale debut in 2014. He was called up to Eddie Jones’ England side for a three-day training camp in May 2016 but has yet to represent them.
If you want evidence of how effective Haley can be, skip to 3:50 in the video below.
Munster will certainly be hoping he can produce a similar brand of quick-footed, electric rugby to replace Zebo, who bid farewell to the province’s fans at the weekend in the 21-10 Pro 14 victory over Glasgow Warriors.
Haley follows in the footsteps of Ireland flanker Ciaran Parker, who joined Munster from Sale last year.
