Larkham committed to Munster despite Wallabies' vacancy

In an interview with the Irish Times Munster backs’ coach Stephen Larkham says he has no intention of walking out on his new employers to be the new Australia head coach, but he does wish to get the job at some stage in his career.

The former Wallabies' back (45) joined Munster this summer as part of Johann van Graan’s revamped coaching ticket, but the departure of Michael Cheika after the World Cup in Japan has freed up the top rugby job in his native Australia.

Larkham was let go from the Australian coaching ticket earlier this year by Cheika, and with the likes of Eddie Jones and Dave Rennie linked with the position, Larkham has ruled himself out of the running.

“At some stage I would say yeah [I’d like to coach Australia], at some stage,” said Larkham.

“Like I said before I’m really enjoying the environment here and the challenge here and I have no plans to leave at this stage and I’m not thinking about the future after Munster at this stage.

“Exciting times [for Australian rugby], it’s a changing of the guard with a new coach coming in. And I think that’s always exciting. There will be a flow and effect on the Super Rugby teams and the club rugby over there.

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