Grobler to leave Munster for Gloucester
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Munster Rugby have confirmed that South African lock forward Gerbrandt Grobler will leave the province at the end of the current season.
The former Racing 92 man has impressed over the last few months with many fans hoping he would extend his contract to further his stay at the club.
The 26-year-old will move to Gloucester in the Premiership after Munster's signing of Tadhg Beirne from Scarlets made it clear that Grobler would be surplus to requirements.
Johann van Graan revealed that the South African will depart, with his next club set to be the Cherry & Whites coached by Johan Ackermann.
"Yes, Gerbrandt won't be staying at Munster," the Munster head coach said.
"I think it's a massive loss. He's a quality player. I thought that was his best 80 minutes for Munster.
"I thought firstly, his primary work, his lineout defence was exceptional. I thought the way he called the lineouts in the second half, his ball carrying abilities, his fight on the ground, his defence – I thought that was a really good second-row performance from a quality individual."
Mike Sherry added: "Gloucester are getting a great addition. He's a great fella off the pitch as well so we will be sad to see him go."
