Van Graan: SA leg will shape URC playoff race
Munster coach Johann van Graan believes the four South African franchises will have a big say in the way the inaugural United Rugby Championship plays out over the coming weeks.
Munster coach Johann van Graan believes the four South African franchises will have a big say in the way the inaugural United Rugby Championship plays out over the coming weeks.
Bath have confirmed the appointment of Johann van Graan and JP Ferreira as head coach and defence coach respectively.
Johann van Graan has lauded the character his Munster side showed to snatch a last-gasp victory over Castres that sealed the province’s passage to the knockout stages of the Champions Cup.
Springbok great Victor Matfield has come out in defence of Munster coach Johann van Graan in the wake of widespread criticism against him in Irish rugby circles.
Johann van Graan has hit back at suggestions he is not committed to Munster and dismissed ill-advised recommendations that he should step down from his position as head coach prematurely.
Former Ireland scrumhalf Peter Stringer has torn into Johann van Graan, saying the South African is no longer sufficiently emotionally invested in Munster.
Munster legend Keith Wood has called on the club to let coach Johann van Graan go with immediate effect.
Bath’s recent appetite for South African stock appears to be as yet unsatisfied as Sharks playmaker Curwin Bosch has been linked with a move to the English Premiership club.
Munster have announced that head coach Johann van Graan will vacate his position at the end of the current European season.
Munster’s South African coach Johann van Graan has been linked with a move to English club Bath.