Simon Zebo has been ruled out of action for five weeks after sustaining a fractured rib in Munster's opening Guinness Pro12 clash against Scarlets last weekend.
The Ireland winger and full-back is now set to miss Munster's opening Champions Cup fixture against Racing 92 on 16 October at Stade Yves Du Manoir.
Zebo will be joined on the sidelines by Kevin O'Byrne who will be unavailable for three months after picking up an elbow injury against Scarlets.
Munster have confirmed that South African international Jaco Taute, pictured below tackling Zebo, will join the province on a short-term loan.
Stormers and Western Province centre/fullback Taute joins the province on a four-month loan basis, subject to being granted a valid work permit.
The 25-year-old played for the Springboks on three occasions in 2012 and has made 50 Super Rugby appearances, having also represented the South African club Lions.
Due to injuries to Zebo, Francis Saili and Sammy Arnold, Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus has called on the services of Taute to bolster the options available in midfield.
