Van Graan insists Munster looking at bigger picture after pre-season defeat

Johann van Graan made no apology for Friday’s pre-season loss to Exeter Chiefs as he exposed his wider squad to the rigours of the 2018/19 campaign ahead.

Munster kick off their Guinness PRO14 title bid on Saturday at Thomond Park when conference rivals the Cheetahs travel up from South Africa, 51 weeks after a 51-18 hammering in Limerick in just their second game in the league.