Former England and Lions prop Graham Rowntree declares allegiance to Tipperary

The Munster forwards coach has been seriously impressed with hurling and football since he moved to Ireland a year ago.

Munster forwards coach Graham Rowntree is living in Ballina. Picture: INPHO/James Crombie

The exploits of David Power’s Tipperary footballers have found favour with one of the Lions’ most experienced coaches with Graham Rowntree confirming he has become a fan of the Blue and Gold.

The Munster forwards coach, who has coached on three Lions tours and also with England and Georgia in the World Cup, said he has been seriously impressed with hurling and football since he moved to Ireland a year ago.