Round Five of the Guinness PRO14 is just around the corner, and selection speculation and wider transfer discussion is really beginning to catch the eye.

With the World Cup in Japan reaching a fascinating climax in Yokohama this weekend, many Guinness PRO14 clubs will be preparing to welcome back their roster of international stars as the conference season really hots up.

And we start withMunster, who this week agreed a new two-year deal with defence coach JP Ferreira to remain with the province until June 2022. The men from Limerick’s Irish internationals have also been returning to training this week, as fly-half Joey Carbery continues his rehabilitation from the ankle injury he was carrying throughout the World Cup.

There may be some significant developments in the pipeline atOspreys, with Wales Online reporting Allen Clarke’s side are emerging as strong contenders to secure the signature of Welsh international Liam Williams as he comes out of contract at Saracens. Such a move would mark a remarkable return to Wales for Williams, who played 106 games for Scarlets between 2011 and 2017.

InLeinster, Leo Cullen and his defending champions will be buoyed by the return of Ed Byrne and Ciaran Frawley to training following respective neck and ankle injuries, but the ankle problem picked up by full-back Hugo Keenan may dampen their spirits ahead of their home clash against Dragons.