Graham Rowntree to be appointed new Munster head coach, say reports

"I'm just enjoying my time here and I'm delighted. The players are a humble group who want to get better," Rowntree said in January

Munster forwards coach Graham Rowntree Pic: Dan Sheridan, Inpho

Forwards coach Graham Rowntree is set to be confirmed as Munster's new head coach, says the Limerick Leader.

It reports Monday that the former Leicester and England front row has agreed the position after being offered it in recent days. Long-time favourite for the position, Rowntree will succeed Johann van Graan who departs for Bath at the end of the campaign.