Johann van Graan’s first media briefing in Munster could never be as agonising as what the rookie head coach witnessed in the recent past. Allister Coetzee, Meyer’s successor, blew a gasket last summer following the 59-0 defeat to the All Blacks when it was mentioned that his forwards coach (van Graan) was Limerick-bound. In fairness Van Graan didn’t duck a single question yesterday. Earlier in the morning Van Graan addressed the entire panel of players and coaches. “You know if it doesn’t go well people will say ‘well that’s his first head coach job.’ I say you’ve got to start somewhere.

Source: The Irish Times November 29, 2017 06:00 UTC