History making Treviso wary of Munster backlash

HISTORY makers they may be, but Benetton Treviso know their new-found status as Heineken Cup giant-killers will count for nothing as Munster look to take their frustration out on the Italians next Saturday.

Treviso gave Italian rugby its greatest moment in 14 seasons of Heineken Cup rugby on Saturday, defeating French champions Perpignan 9-8 in their opening game in Pool 1.

After a run of eight successive defeats in the tournament, Treviso finally proved they are a force to be reckoned with as three penalties from the 35-year-old South African-born outside half Marius Goosen carried them to victory.