The wait is nearly over after Munster announced yesterday that Clayton McMillan would become the Red Army’s new head coach when the Chiefs coach finishes the current Super Rugby season ends in July.

Having steered the Chiefs to three Super Rugby finals in his five years so far at the helm, and having last week destroyed the Crusaders in a record victory that saw his side produce the best 40 minutes of rugby in the last decade, McMillan has established himself as arguably the next All Blacks coach-in-waiting.

Incoming Munster head coach Clayton McMillan has said he wants to bring ambition and courage “to play more ball” to the province when he arrives in Ireland this summer for a role that "literally landed on my doorstep".

Munster have brought an end to their search for a new head coach, with Kiwi coach Clayton McMillan set to be drafted in.

Clayton McMillan will depart as Chiefs coach at the end of the current Super Rugby season. Newstalk ZB first reported McMillan will head to Irish club Munster, who he coached the All Blacks XV against last year.

The current boss of Super Rugby heavyweights the Chiefs arrives with great pedigree in the club game having led his Chiefs side to three Super Rugby finals in the last four seasons.

Waikato Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan will leave New Zealand at the end of the Super Rugby season to take the reins at Irish club Munster, it was announced Thursday. "The decision to leave wasn't easy -– I love my job,

KIWI COACH CLAYTON McMillan is set to be appointed as Munster’s new head coach ahead of next season. The New Zealander is currently in charge of the Chiefs in Super Rugby, as well as being coach of the Māori All Blacks.