Belief helped us to adapt and win, says Munster coach after quarter-final triumph

Johann van Graan praised his side’s character as they edged past Edinburgh in a gripping Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final at Murrayfield today.

A try in both halves from Keith Earls allied to excellent defensive resilience in the face of an in-form home side which dominated possession and territory got Munster over the line in their 18th European top-flight quarter-final, just about good enough to earn a 17-13 win and a competition-record 14th semi-final berth next month.