Highlights & Reaction As Munster Topple Kings

Munster Head Coach Johann Van Grann has reflected on his sides bonus-point win over the Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth over the weekend.

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Tries from Mike Haley, Alby Mathewson, Fineen Wycherley and Arno Botha secured the full five points on offer.

“You can’t underestimate the travel. We had a bus trip from Limerick to Dublin, flew to Doha, flew to Johannesburg, and flew to Port Elizabeth and we had six days to acclimatise South African rugby temperatures.”

A more concerning aspect of the game was the injury sustained by Munster back-row Chris Cloete which puts him out of next weeks clash against the Cheetahs and could mean a lengthy spell on the sideline:

“It looks like a serious injury. He is going to the hospital with our medial team, hopefully, we’ll have a bit more information later tonight or tomorrow. I just spoke to him and it seems like there is definitely something wrong.”

“Next week will be even more difficult against a class side and playing at altitude against the Cheetahs.”

Munster will face the Cheetahs on Friday evening in Bloemfontein.

Kick-off is at 17:15 (Irish time) at Toyota Stadium.