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Johann van Graan believes some of his frontline stars have earned a well-earned break after helping Munster secure a Guinness PRO14 play-off berth with a thumping 45-21 win over Cardiff Blues in Cork on Friday.

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Johann Van Graan anger as Reds self-destruct
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Connacht stun the Blues
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No home comforts as Munster disappoint in Cork
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Cardiff’s late charge proves too much for Ulster
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