Johann Van Graan relishing onset of new era

Two coaches, one biding his time before assuming control on the day after the game and the other facing one of the most significant challenges of his career, will be central personalities when Munster face Zebre on the resumption of the Guinness PRO14 in Parma tomorrow afternoon.

Munster’s new boss Johann van Graan is leaving the main business to assistants Jerry Flannery and Felix Jones before officially taking over on Monday whereas Michael Bradley will focus 100% on ensuring Zebre perform to the utmost of their abilities in the hope of inflicting a first defeat in 10 matches on the team he graced so successfully for many years.

Van Graan only arrived at Munster HQ on Monday having finished his tenure as assistant South African coach the previous day but stresses that he is enjoying himself thoroughly.