New Zealand Rugby's unsurprised by Clayton McMillan's impending move offshore.

NZR and the Chiefs have released McMillan from the final year of his coaching contract - he'll join Irish club Munster in July.

General manager professional rugby Chris Lendrum says McMillan's been open about his plans to coach overseas - and it's just come early.

Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further.

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