Johann van Graan hails a 'class victory' for Munster

22 April 2022; Munster head coach Johann van Graan before the United Rugby Championship match between Ulster and Munster at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Johann van Graan didn’t use the word momentum after Munster’s crucial 24-17 URC defeat of Ulster in Belfast on Friday night but you knew what he was getting at.

The southern province has found a rhythm at precisely the right time. The season is funnelling towards a close in both league and European Cup and the South African’s side now finds itself nicely poised for a shot at both trophies.