'We have some gems in Munster': Van Graan lauds debutant Hodnett

Munster head coach Johann van Graan has lauded Rosscarbery native John Hodnett after his man of the match Pro 14 league debut in the runaway 68-3 victory over Southern Kings at Musgrave Park on Friday night.

The 20-year-old UCC student covered acres of ground, supporting, carrying and tackling like a man several years his senior, and highlighted it all with a devastating run to set up the first of his team’s ten tries for Arno Botha, before crossing for a cracker himself in the second half.