Munster to hit back against the Blues, says Payne

MUNSTER manager Shaun Payne has backed the province to bounce back from their Heineken Cup elimination in Sunday’s crucial Magners League clash with the Blues at Cardiff City Stadium.

The squad reassembled in Cork yesterday for the first time since their semi-final loss to Biarritz in San Sebastian and Payne is confident the side can put their disappointment to one side as they battle to claim some silverware this season.

Munster, the Magners League champions, must take at least a point from Sunday’s game in Wales if they are to make the knockout phase of the competition.