Johann van Graan relishing return to 'Fortress Loftus' for first time as away coach

Munster head coach Van Graan's past is inextricably linked with the Bulls, where his father Barend was CEO of the regional union. He was a ball boy at Loftus from the age of six and started his coaching career there in 2005

Tue, 23 Nov, 2021 - 12:25

Simon Lewis

Johann van Graan is adamant he will park the emotions of a homecoming clash against the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday when Munster resume their United Rugby Championship campaign on South African soil.

The Munster head coach’s past is inextricably linked with the Pretoria club, where his father Barend was the chief executive of the regional union. He was a ball boy at Loftus from the age of six and started his coaching career there in 2005 at the age of 25.