Johann Van Graan certain Munster are on upward trajectory

If Munster are to atone this evening for their chastening defeat at Glasgow Warriors in Scotland earlier in the season then some quick lessons need to have been taken on board by Johann van Graan and his players.

It is just seven weeks since the head coach witnessed a 25-10 loss at Scotstoun and the performance in a sloppy 20 minutes before half-time when Guinness PRO14 rivals Glasgow scored three quick-fire tries to put the game beyond the visitors has stuck in van Graan’s craw ever since.