People are absolutely raging over Donnacha Ryan’s Munster departure

Inevitable reaction.

Munster and Ireland fans are beginning to come to terms with the news that Donnacha Ryan looks set to depart Munster at the end of the season for French side, Racing 92. It's safe to say that it hasn't exactly been ideal preparation for the southern province's crucial Champions Cup quarter-final against Toulouse on Saturday. The news surrounding Ryan could prove to be an unwelcome distraction for the Munster squad. It also doesn't help that there continues to be speculation around Rassie Erasmus' future after he has yet again been linked with a move back to his native South Africa. Munster have had a great season and they also have the potential to achieve something special when you consider they are heavily involved in the race for PRO 12 and Champions Cup honours. Ryan has been a cornerstone of this Munster team this season, with his all-action, aggressive performances contributing to the team's on-field success. Barring injury, Ryan will be starting for Munster at the weekend when they look to reach the semi-finals of European club rugby's flagship competition for the first time since 2014. Attention will be focussed on Ryan when he graces the Thomond Park pitch at the weekend and it's safe to say fans have not reacted well to the fact that this could be one of the last times the Tipperary native dons the famous red jersey in Limerick. Some are taking aim at Jamie Heaslip as he is the same age as Ryan and had his national contract extended last month.  https://twitter.com/Sean_Ryan_1995/status/846394741117894656 https://twitter.com/Seanhanley94Me/status/846365399855845378 https://twitter.com/mark_breen/status/846386350182092802 https://twitter.com/DublinLiving/status/846329847282577410 Others are just devastated at the news.  https://twitter.com/Hyperbird78ie/status/846365640508276736 https://twitter.com/dempsey_mick/status/846339133475864576 https://twitter.com/_PatriciaV_/status/846333538848923649 https://twitter.com/Dannyoconnor888/status/846352929829335040 https://twitter.com/EimzT/status/846355092357943297 And finally, some people just want to wish him well.  https://twitter.com/shanesmith32/status/846345473803866112 https://twitter.com/stevemanning15/status/846307517810577409