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27th March 2017
05:46pm BST
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
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