Johann van Graan: Damian de Allende 'at the peak of his career'

Thomond Park will again be empty for the St Stephen's Day clash between Munster and Leinster

Munster's Damian de Allende is tackled by Sebastien Bezy Clermont Auvergne. Picture: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Damian de Allende did call it.

The Munster centre said two weeks ago that the province was ready to transfer its impressive PRO14 form into the European theatre. So it has been with Johann van Graan's side claiming hard-fought victories at home to Harlequins and away to Clermont Auvergne.