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Mon 06 Jun 2007Munster look to PayneMunster have appointed their recently retired fullback Shaun Payne as team manager. The 35-year-old South African, whose professional playing career ended last month, is held in high regard by the 2006 Heineken European Cup champions and their supporters.Payne will be Munster's full-time team manager, with Jerry Holland remaining on in an advisory capacity.