Clayton McMillan has again indicated that he will remain with Munster next season but is still seeking assurances that everyone at the club are "all heading in the same direction."
Two weeks ago the province announced an independent review of its "governance, leadership, culture and communications structures" in the wake of the fallout from the failed Roger Randle appointment.
McMillan, whose contract runs until the end of the 2027/28 season, welcomed that announcement.
Forward Jack O'Donoghue said recently that the New Zealander was the "right man" to lead Munster, while Munster CEO Ian Flanagan told the Irish Examiner that the coach had his "full support. The full support of the board.
"We absolutely believe he's the right guy to bring Munster forward and to get us to where we want to be on the pitch."
Speaking ahead of the club's BKT URC quarter-final against Bulls on Saturday (12pm Irish time), McMillan was asked if he was sure he would be at Munster next season.
"That's certainly my intention, that's always been my intention," he said.
"I guess the line that I've talked about beforehand is just having confidence in a few things that I think need to happen in this team and in the club to give me confidence that actually we all want the same things and we're all heading in the same direction.
"There's a review that's going to take place and I don't want to pre-empt anything that'll come out of that review but I'd imagine if it's thorough that everyone will come out with clarity around the way forward and we'll get on with it."
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While Munster needed a last-round victory over the Lions to secure play-off rugby and Champions Cup participation next season, they ended up where they wanted to be - playing knockout rugby with a chance of silverware.
Three seasons ago, they also finished fifth in the table before winning all three post-season games on the road, claiming a memorable URC title as a result.
"Yeah, absolutely [anything is possible]," he added.
"You work hard all year to give yourself an opportunity now and form doesn't necessarily go out the window but it just comes down to one game.
"Like I said, we've prepared really well over the last couple of days and we can go over there with some genuine excitement and the reality is that not too many people have given us a bit of a shot.
"I wouldn't say that it's a free pass but I imagine the pressure is all on them and we'll go over there and throw the kitchen sink and see how it goes."
