Rare win over Leinster would be momentous for van Graan s Munster
The South African has only tasted victory in this fixture once before. By Murray Kinsella Wednesday 20 Jan 2021, 7:00 AM Jan 20th 2021, 7:00 AM 9,218 Views 57 Comments
Kevin O Byrne and Chris Cloete at Munster training yesterday.
Image: Laszlo Geczo/INPHO
Image: Laszlo Geczo/INPHO
JOHANN VAN GRAAN takes an extended pause when he’s asked to pinpoint Leinster’s biggest strength.
And then the Munster coach launches into a lengthy answer that highlights just how big a challenge his team faces on Saturday at Thomond Park.
Leinster’s pressure game is impressive, begins van Graan. Their scrum and maul are potent. Their clever lineout attack often targets the “vacuum” just behind the set-piece, getting their centres over the gainline early.