Alex Wootton keen to impress Munster coach Johann van Graan

Alex Wootton needs no encouragement to grab his chance to impress Munster’s new head coach Johann van Graan and if he continues his current try-scoring run, he will soon find himself in pole position for a Champions Cup wing berth.

Two tries in front of van Graan at Zebre last Sunday was the ideal introduction as the South African weighs his selection options for this month’s home and away European pool games against Leicester Tigers.

Wootton’s contribution in Parma was also timely given that Munster must plan without Ireland wing Keith Earls, out of action until the New Year following a hamstring injury.