Van Graan has no regrets over Zebo call

Johann van Graan defended his decision not to start Simon Zebo in yesterday’s Champions Cup semi-final against Racing 92.

The Munster head coach relegated the full-back to the bench when he named his matchday squad for the trip to Stade Chaban-Delmas but as Racing ran riot in the first 30 minutes to open up a 24-3 half-time lead, and the Irishmen were forced to chase the game, Zebo was thrown on after just 42 minutes and quickly reminded both the boss and the thousands of travelling supporters just what they had been missing.

The Racing-bound full-back provided a spark to Munster’s attack and scored their opening try on 62 minutes before providing a great kick for starting full-back Andrew Conway to run onto and score the province’s third in the 80th minute. Too little too late but van Graan insisted he had no regrets about his selection.