Excited O’Mahony takes up challenge of leading Munster

Peter O’Mahony was yesterday named as the new Munster captain for the 2013/14 season.

The Cork native has long been regarded as potential leadership material at both provincial and international level, having led almost every team he has played for.

Back rower O’Mahony has captained Munster before, doing so in Paul O’Connell’s absence during the 2011/12 season — helping him earn the province’s Young Player of the Year gong — and this summer led the Irish touring squad to North America.