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We are taking this very seriously - Munster target Rainbow Cup success
Graham Rowntree said second row RG Snyman is looking ‘scary’ as he nears his return. By Murray Kinsella Tuesday 20 Apr 2021, 1:59 PM 5 hours ago 5,483 Views 21 Comments
Munster missed out on the Pro14 trophy last month.
Image: Dan Sheridan/INPHO
Image: Dan Sheridan/INPHO
MUNSTER ASSISTANT COACH Graham Rowntree says the province will be going all out to win the Rainbow Cup, whatever format it eventually falls into.
The new competition is due to kick-off this weekend and Munster open with a visit to the RDS in Dublin to play Leinster on Saturday before inter-provincial clashes against Ulster and Connacht.
Leinster s McBryde confirmed as part of Gatland s Lions coaching team
Gregor Townsend, Steve Tandy, and Neil Jenkins have also been appointed. By Murray Kinsella Tuesday 13 Apr 2021, 9:30 AM Tue 9:30 AM 22,230 Views 22 Comments Robin McBryde, Steve Tandy, Warren Gatland, Gregor Townsend, and Neil Jenkins.
LEINSTER’S ROBIN MCBRYDE has been confirmed as part of Warren Gatland’s Lions coaching team for this summer’s scheduled trip to South Africa.
McBryde will be the Lions’ forwards coach, while Gatland has confirmed that Scotland boss Gregor Townsend will be his attack coach, Scotland defence coach Steve Tandy will carry out the same role for the Lions, and Neil Jenkins will continue as kicking coach.
British and Irish Lions coaching announcement live: Breaking news as Warren Gatland unveils assistants for South Africa tour
Head coach Warren Gatland will announce his Lions assistants for this summer s trip before holding a press conference
Lions head coach Warren Gatland (Image: INPHO/Dan Sheridan)
Warren Gatland has named three Welshmen on his British and Irish Lions coaching team for the 2021 tour of South Africa.
McBryde and Jenkins will be familiar with Gatland, having worked with him throughout his tenure as Wales head coach, helping the side to three Grand Slams and a further Six Nations title in that time.
Munster assistant coach Graham Rowntree has said he is “gutted” at the shock news that CJ Stander will retire at the end of the season.
However, he stopped short of stating whether the IRFU could have done more to keep the player in Ireland.
“He’ll be a loss,” said Rowntree. “I’m gutted. So sorry to see him go. I’m delighted he is doing it on his terms and he has plenty of rugby still left in him here.
“What a shock to us all. He’s a great bloke and rugby player but a great bloke first of all. We will miss him. They are literally big shoes to fill.”