Graham Rowntree calls Munster gig his 'dream job'

Rowntree was confirmed yesterday as the man to succeed Johann van Graan, with his promotion from forwards coach on a two-year contract starting July 1 the Englishman’s first appointment as a head coach

12 April 2022; Munster forwards coach Graham Rowntree talks to the players during Munster rugby squad training at University of Limerick in Limerick. Photo by Matt Browne/Sportsfile

Graham Rowntree implored Munster supporters to “stick with us” when he embarks on his “dream job” as head coach.

Rowntree, 51 next week, was confirmed yesterday as the man to succeed Johann van Graan at the Munster helm, with his promotion from forwards coach on a two-year contract starting July 1 the Englishman’s first appointment as a head coach.