Johann van Graan full of praise for ‘phenomenal’ JJ Hanrahan

Munster's JJ Hanrahan lines up a kick at the at Stade Marcel-Michelin. Picture: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Johann van Graan praised JJ Hanrahan’s resilience after the fly-half helped Munster record one of their finest Heineken Champions Cup victories with a perfect return off the kicking tee against ASM Clermont Auvergne.

Hanrahan, 28, has come under intense pressure for his starting place from academy fly-half Ben Healy after a series of errors with the boot, most notably last August’s PRO14 semi-final when two missed second-half penalties helped Leinster progress to the final.