WATCH: Johann van Graan on Benetton strengths and picking his strongest team

Johann van Graan insists that Munster face a big test against Benetton in the Pro14 quarter final at Thomond Park this weekend.

Munster beat the Italian side in Treviso (38-27) only a couple of weeks ago but the Munster head coach admires his opponents greatly after their impressive season.

“They have a very good set piece. A team with a lot of confidence, two fantastic wingers, (Dewaldt) Duvenage at nine is a very good player with that left foot of his, their eight carried very well against us.

“They deserve their place in the playoffs. On their last two visits they drew with Leinster and Ulster, who scored a try with the last play of the game.

“They have won six of their last seven away. They are a very good side with a lot of confidence. International players all over the park.

“Players from outside the national team are close to world class players. It’s going to be a big game for us.”

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