Barron learning the captaincy ropes from O'Mahony

Peter O’Mahony’s decision to call time on the Munster captaincy leaves some big boots to fill. Graham Rowntree made Diarmuid Barron his first temporary stand-in

LEADING FROM FRONT: Diarmuid Barron going over to score a try for Munster against Glasgow at Musgrave Park 

It remains to be seen whether Diarmuid Barron’s captaincy extends into a Champions Cup pool campaign this weekend but the Munster hooker knows already what it will take to get the job on a permanent basis.

Peter O’Mahony’s decision to call time on the captaincy a fortnight ago after 10 years in the role leaves some big boots to fill and head coach Graham Rowntree has made it clear he will not be rushed into appointing the veteran flanker’s permanent replacement.