Johann van Graan: Munster must rise to the task against Racing

Munster boss Johann van Graan has challenged his forwards to reach for new heights this weekend in order to counter a Racing 92 lineout defence he rates as second only to the All Blacks.

Head coach van Graan takes his team to Paris on Sunday for the penultimate Champions Cup Pool 4 fixture knowing victory at Racing’s new U Arena will guarantee qualification for the quarter-finals.

Munster lead second-placed Racing by four points and a superior points difference, with even a losing bonus point likely to leave the province top of the pool heading into the round six finale at home to Castres in pole position.