Springbok coach backs van Graan to hit ground running with Munster

Springbok coach Allister Coetzee is sure that a lack of experience in the role of head coach will not hamper Johann van Graan as he prepares to take over the reins at Munster from Rassie Erasmus, writes Brendan O’Brien of the Irish Examiner.

The South African Rugby Union and Munster have both confirmed that van Graan will continue his current duties with the Boks for the first two November Tests, against Ireland this week and France on November 18, before taking over at the southern province.