Munster have snapped up Irish qualified back three specialist Matt Gallagher and confirmed the signings of World Cup winning duo Damian de Allende and RG Snyman for next season.
The trio have signed two-year contracts that will see them remain with the province until at least June 2022.
The announcement is a statement of intent for the Reds after the disappointment of a Champions Cup pool exit this season.
“From a business point of view I am really pleased that Munster Rugby has secured the calibre of these players," said Munster head coach Johann van Graan.
"In terms of Damian and RG, it’s testament to the worldwide standing of this club that two World Cup winning Springboks will arrive here next summer.
“On a personal level I know them both very well and in addition to being world-class athletes they are great men.
"They will add value to everything we are striving to achieve at Munster, and I know our supporters will be eagerly looking forward to their arrival.
“Equally, getting Matt on board is fantastic for our backline options. He is an exciting young talent that can play in a number of positions and is from a great rugby pedigree.”
Centre De Allende and second row Snyman are both currently playing in the Japanese Top League, while Gallagher is a Saracens player.
Cape Town native De Allende, 28, was one of the stars of the World Cup in Japan and is currently with the Panasonic Wild Knights, having previously played for the Stormers and was voted South African Super Rugby Player of the Year in 2015.
Snyman, a product of the Bulls, also featured in every game of South Africa’s successful World Cup campaign. The 25-year-old giant produced a man of the match performance against Canada.
A product of the Bulls, the 25-year-old has made 23 appearances for South Africa and will make the move from Japanese club Honda Heat at the start of the new season.
Gallagher, 23, played for England in their under-20s World Championship winning side four years ago. Comfortable at full-back or on the wing, he comes from London but is Irish qualified as his paternal grandfather and grandmother are from Derry and Limerick respectively.
In December he lined out against Munster n the Champions Cup encounter at Thomond Park.
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