O'Connell given Munster captaincy

Paul O'Connell will assume the captaincy of Munster for the 2006/07 season ahead, it was announced today.

O'Connell given Munster captaincy
Mon, 25 Sep, 2006 - 23:46
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Paul O'Connell will assume the captaincy of Munster for the 2006/07 season ahead, it was announced today.

He will replace Anthony Foley, who led Declan Kidney's men to the Heineken Cup last season.

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