Johann van Graan delighted with the impact of Munster's bench

United Rugby Championship, Musgrave Park, Cork 29/4/2022. Munster vs Cardiff Rugby. Munster's Simon Zebo takes a selfie with fans after the game. ©INPHO/Ben Brady

Johann van Graan praised Munster’s “impact players” after a five-try display in Cork delivered a bonus-point 42-21 victory over Cardiff that has confirmed their place in the United Rugby Championship play-offs.

Two tries apiece from man of the match Mike Haley and replacement scrum-half Craig Casey either side of a try for starting lock Thomas Ahern delivered maximum points from this penultimate round of the regular season for Munster, who jumped from fourth in the URC table to second ahead of their rivals’ Saturday matches.