'I'm ready,' Graham Rowntree confident he is up to the task

Munster have promoted from within, Rowntree already has an established and obvious rapport with his players and clearly did not take any time at all to settle into Irish life with his wife and family

Munster Rugby Squad Training, UL, Limerick 25/5/2021 Forwards coach Graham Rowntree Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Two words were enough to convey why Graham Rowntree thinks the time is right to step into the spotlight and become the Munster head coach, after 15 years as an assistant.

“I’m ready,” said the 50-year-old yesterday after being confirmed as the man to replace Johann van Graan when the South African leaves for Bath at the end of the season.