He took the armband from legendary back-rower Peter O'Mahony ahead of last season.
Munster have confirmed that Eadestown Tadhg Beirne will remain as captain for the upcoming season.
The 33-year-old forward took the armband from legendary back-rower Peter O'Mahony ahead of last season.
New head coach Clayton McMillan has opted to keep the Kildare man in the role, calling him a "world-class player" whose "level of performance never drops."
The province get their URC campaign underway this Saturday, with a trip to the Scarlets.

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