As opening day draws go, this satisfied Johann van Graan

THAT was a game Munster will be glad to have put behind them. Johann van Graan’s side will attack with relish preparations for this Saturday’s visit of Gloucester, after returning home from a daunting, Heineken Champions Cup pool opener, at Exeter Chiefs, with a lot more than expected.

As opening day draws go, this satisfied Johann van Graan
Mon, 15 Oct, 2018 - 07:20
Simon Lewis

Exeter Chiefs 10 Munster 10

THAT was a game Munster will be glad to have put behind them. Johann van Graan’s side will attack with relish preparations for this Saturday’s visit of Gloucester, after returning home from a daunting, Heineken Champions Cup pool opener, at Exeter Chiefs, with a lot more than expected.

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