What a confidence booster

ULTIMATELY it was so much easier than even the most optimistic Munster supporter could have hoped for.

With victory achieved, the addition of a vital bonus point in Castres last night now presents the opportunity of topping Pool 1. Sale's home game against Newport Gwent Dragons tomorrow now assumes even more significance.

For a side that has struggled to accumulate points all season, scoring seven tries away from home is a major boost to Munster's confidence. Even before the kick-off the omens were positive when Castres decided to field a distinctly below strength side. Munster punished that decision to the full.