Graham Rowntree departs as Munster head coach by mutual consent after a challenging start to the season and three straight United Rugby Championship defeats.
Munster head coach Graham Rowntree has hailed the historic rivalry with Leinster as stronger and more intense than ever, following closely contested encounters in recent seasons.
Munster head coach Graham Rowntree said the new club captain will be announced ahead of the upcoming United Rugby Championship against Connacht to be played on 21st September.
Munster centre Alex Nankivell has been handed a three-game suspension following his red card incident in the United Rugby Championship semi-final game against Glasgow Warriors.
Munster have progressed to the semi-final of the United Rugby Championship as they defeated Ospreys 23-7 in the quarter-final at Thomond Park on Friday.
Munster have been dealt a major blow ahead of their United Rugby Championship quarter-final game against Ospreys following injuries to Joey Carbery, Tom Ahern and Rory Scannell.