Munster second-row Billy Holland has penned a fresh two-year deal to stay at the province until at least the summer of 2018.
Academy graduate Holland made his competitive debut back in September 2007 and has been a consistent presence for the Reds ever since, captaining the side on a number of occasions and leading Munster 'A' to British and Irish Cup success in 2012.
Part of the Emerging Ireland squad that won the 2014 IRB Nations Cup, he subsequently captained the side as they claimed another title in the 2015 Tbilisi Cup final.
Corkman Holland broke his ankle in that decider, but returned to action last November and head coach Anthony Foley said tying down the 30-year-old was another welcome boost in the wake of Keith Earls and Conor Murray's new three-year deals which will keep them at Munster through to the end of the 2019 World Cup.
"Following on from Conor and Keith on Wednesday, this is more welcome contract news," said Foley.
"Billy is one of the most experienced guys in the squad and has always stood up as one of our leaders and decision makers, especially in recent seasons.
"Billy's work ethic and determination is second to none and it will be great to have his astute rugby knowhow on the field in the seasons ahead.”
