Tadhg Beirne likely to remain Munster captain, says McMillan

The 33-year-old is due to start his pre-season next week with a return to action expected in URC Round 4 against Leinster at Croke Park

Munster's Tadhg Beirne will likely remain club captain. Pic: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho

Clayton McMillan looks likely to retain Tadhg Beirne as Munster’s club captain for his inaugural season as head coach but the former Chiefs boss stressed the importance of leadership throughout his playing squad.

Beirne was Munster’s sole representative on Andy Farrell’s British & Irish Lions squad which defeated Australia 2-1 Down Under this summer, starting all three Tests at blindside flanker.