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Published 17:16 3 May 2022 BST
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UPDATE: Mike Prendergast to Munster as attack coach, on a three-year contract, has been confirmed by the province. The Limerick native will join head coach Graham Rowntree from Racing 92, this summer.On the latest House of Rugby URC episode [LISTEN from 21:45 below], Munster centre Rory Scannell joined Greg O'Shea, Lindsay Peat and Darren Cave to discuss the Graham Rowntree appointment, and the upcoming Champions Cup clash with Toulouse. [caption id="attachment_259089" align="aligncenter" width="800"]
Racing 92 attack coach Mike Prendergast pictured at Thomond Park. (Photo by Diarmuid Greene/Sportsfile)[/caption]
"To be honest, it's probably the first time I've been with the club where the coaches are changing and we haven't heard any whispers, or names about the place. We knew that Johann was leaving at the end of the season, but nothing has really changed from our side. At least we have a bit of clarity now, with Graham coming in."On a possible change of playing style, and how it may affect players, Scannell says the squad are alive to that and will fully embrace it, once this season wraps. The change from Erasmus to van Graan was not too seismic, and it remains to be seen what Rowntree will want when he has firm grip of the reigns. Scannell feels Rowntree can bring a fresh perspective and even 'a different set of eyes' with new coaching appointments, but hopes there will be some local faces in the set-up.
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