Breaking Graham Rowntree confirmed as new Munster head coach

Munster have confirmed the appointment of Graham Rowntree as their new head coach.

The former England prop will step up from the role of forwards coach this summer to replace Bath-bound Johann van Graan.

Rowntree, who joined the province in 2019, will need to put together a whole new coaching unit as senior coach Stephen Larkham is returning to Australia at the end of the seaosn, while defence coach JP Ferreira is joining Van Graan at the Premiership outfit.

Rowntree was previously assistant and forwards coach with England over a seven-year period, as well as coaching with Harlequins and Leicester, where he made almost 400 first team appearances.

The 50-year old won 54 England caps and three Lions caps between 1995 and 2006.

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