Former England prop Graham Rowntree will succeed Bath-bound Johann Van Graan as Munster head coach. Munster Rugby and @IrishRugby are pleased to confirm that Graham Rowntree will be promoted from Forwards Coach to the role of Head Coach from July 1, 2022. Full details ⤵️#SUAF 🔴 — Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) April 12, 2022The 50-year-old made almost 400 appearances for Leicester and won 54 England caps. He spent eight years as an assistant England coach, and filled that role with the Lions on their 2013 and 2017 tours. Johann Van Graan, pictured, will be succeeded by Graham Rowntree as Munster head coach (Niall Carson/PA)“We have thoroughly enjoyed every moment here, and I fortunately get to work with an incredible group of staff and players who share a common goal each day in striving for success.

Source: The Herald April 12, 2022 18:31 UTC