Daniel Pitcher
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564 appearances
6 recordings
3 series
first heard Apr 2026
last heard 28 Aug
Daniel Pitcher’s voice in public audio — every appearance, attributed to the second.
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Ian Henderson, who you've just heard from, captains the team from the second row while Nick Timoney returns to the back row after injury.
Michael Lowry retains his place at full-back, with Stuart McCluskey named in at midfield alongside Jude Possilwaithe.
And finally for today, Munster have confirmed that Roger Randall will not take up the role of attack coach with the province, stating the decision was reached by mutual consent.
The development comes after his proposed appointment had been announced.
Randall, a former New Zealand international, had been due to join the coaching team ahead of next season.
However, concerns emerged in the days after relating to historic allegations dating back to 1997, which generated significant attention.
While Randall has previously denied any wrongdoing, the situation led to growing unease both within the club and among the wider rugby community.
The issue became a distraction at a crucial stage.
Munster acknowledged the sensitivity of the matter and confirmed that following the discussions, both parties agreed that it was best not to proceed with the appointment.
The province did not comment any further on specifics of the allegations.
The head coach, Clayton McMillan, said that, "...I want to acknowledge Roger's professionalism throughout this process and the way in which he engaged with what has been a difficult discussion for everyone."
Well, as for Randall, he said that he was deeply disappointed and...
that unfounded allegations from nearly 30 years ago, allegations he said I always denied, which have resurfaced during this process and overshadowed what was a wonderful opportunity to contribute to Munster.
I want to state clearly that these claims are false and I maintain my complete and unwavering innocence as I always have.
He went on to say that it became clear that renewed public attention around these allegations had created circumstances where proceeding with the role was no longer the right outcome for our family.
This is something that we accept with genuine sadness and disappointment.
He said,
Now that decision leaves Munster without a confirmed attack coach for the next campaign and attention will now turn to the province and how they address the vacancy in the coming weeks.
Until then though, Munster, who are fifth in the URC table, need to maintain that position within the top seven to avoid the potential of Ulster whipping eighth away from them.
They've a major injury crisis to contend with, including captain and lock Tyke Byrne, who limped out with a leg injury in the second half of the win against Ulster, and also fly-half Jack Crowley withdrawn before kick-off with a dead leg.
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