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MUNSTER HEAD COACH Graham Rowntree has denied that he and Peter O’Mahony had a falling out during contract negotiations last season.
“I raise my voice a lot in various contexts but I’ve never raised my voice in any contract negotiations. It just took a long time. It’s complicated, that scenario was complicated but we got to a greater agreement.” Advertisement The announcement came as no surprise and Rowntree believes Beirne is an ideal leader for the province, with others around him offering support.“He is world-class, world-class,” said Rowntree. “If he’s fit, I’ll be picking him. That’s a big one for a captain, I think, he’s got to be up there with one of your best players.
The South African World Cup winner had to overcome a complicated eye injury which required him to undergo a procedure and Rowntree is excited to see Kleyn back in action. Kleyn will be akin to a new signing, while Munster fans seem likely to see a few of their actual new signings in action this weekend as the season gets underway.
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