Castaignede warns lacklustre Biarritz

FRENCH international Thomas Castaignede believes Biarritz must improve on their semi-final performance if they are to defeat Munster in next month’s Heineken Cup decider.

Biarritz, were unimpressive in Saturday's 18-9 win over Bath in San Sebastian with Dimitri Yachvili kicking five penalties and Damien Traille landing a drop goal.

Castaignede knows that a better performance will be required to deny Declan Kidney's side European glory. "Biarritz will have to raise their game if they are to lift the trophy for the first time. On the weekend's showing, the only area they might have a slight edge is in the scrum. Munster's lineout is dynamic and well organised, and their backs were perfect not one mistake, wings who can burst through anywhere, an ice-cool full-back and no hiccups when Rob Henderson came on at centre," he said.