Johann van Graan: Munster will 'take our time' with Joey Carbery fitness

Carbery’s return is also a boost for Ireland although Van Graan’s comments hint he is highly unlikely to play a part in the rest of the Six Nations

Joey Carbery tasted his first action since January 2020 after recovering from persistent ankle trouble when he played 17 minutes in Munster’s 20-11 Guinness PRO14 win at Cardiff Blues. Photo by Chris Fairweather/Sportsfile

Munster head coach Johann van Graan was delighted to see Joey Carbery back on a rugby field, but revealed the talented playmaker’s return won’t be rushed in any way.

Carbery tasted his first action since January 2020 after recovering from persistent ankle trouble when he played 17 minutes in Munster’s 20-11 Guinness PRO14 win at Cardiff Blues.