He will succeed Johann van Graan in the summer.
Graham Rowntree says he's "hugely honoured" to be appointed Munster's new head-coach.
The former England prop will succeed Johann van Graan on a two-year contract this summer.
Rowntree is currently Munster's forwards coach and the province says they'll now focus on putting his backroom team in place for next season.

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