On 2 January 2017, it was confirmed that Taute's contract with Munster had been extended until June 2017. On 4 March 2017, Taute won the Man-of-the-Match award in Munster's 23–13 away win against Cardiff Blues in Cardiff Arms Park. On 5 May 2017, Taute was named in the 2016–17 Pro12 Dream Team. On 19 May 2017, it was announced that Taute had signed a two-year contract with Munster which will see him remain with the province until June 2019.