Graham Rowntree has been confirmed by Munster as their new head coach from July 1 on a two-year deal in a move that boosts the province ahead of their Champions Cup second leg clash with Exeter at Thomond Park on Saturday.
Rowntree, 50, has been the province's forwards coach since October 2019 and he will replace Johann van Graan in the hot-seat after the South African moves to Bath at the end of the season.
Former England and Lions coach Rowntree will have to put together a whole new coaching ticket, as Stephen Larkham is also leaving Munster as senior coach in the summer, as is defence coach JP Ferreira, and will do so in conjunction with the IRFU.