Ian Costello: 'There's a lot of interest, so we'll take our time and get it right'

“I think it's really important that we know who we are and what we're about. We have an identity, we have a culture and whoever comes in adds to that, not changes that."

NOT RUSHING: Head of Rugby Operations and Interim Head Coach Ian Costello says Munster will take their time in finding new head coach. Picture: ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

As quickly as Graham Rowntree departed the scene, Munster are looking for a replacement head coach to be as equally invested in the Munster way as their predecessor.

Head of Rugby Operations and interim head coach Ian Costello on Thursday insisted that Rowntree’s ability to “get” Munster was a trait he, as a participant in the recruitment process, wanted to see in candidates to succeed him.