Darren Sweetnam tipped to enjoy breakthrough season

It’s way too soon for new Munster coaching director Johann Erasmus to pick out the individuals he expects to make their mark in his first season.

Yet, following Munster’s relatively impressive 17-0 pre-season friendly win over Zebre in Waterford on Friday night, the South African couldn’t help but share some words of praise for Darren Sweetnam.

Erasmus was impressed with the winger’s overall performance as much as his ability to finish off chances — Sweetnam scored two tries at important stages of a match heavily influenced by strong wind and driving rain.