Testing summer awaits Munster and Johann van Graan

Taking and giving a five or 10-metre pass is a fundamental part of the game yet the skills required to deliver under pressure are often overlooked, writes Donal Lenihan.

When Joe Schmidt arrived at Leinster, one of the first things he did was focus on the quality of their passing game.

With exceptional talents like Eoin Reddan, Johnny Sexton, Luke Fitzgerald, Gordon D’Arcy, Brian O’Driscoll, Shane Horgan, Isa Nacewa, Fergus McFadden, Rob and Dave Kearney at his disposal, Schmidt’s mission was to make them the best passing side in Europe.