Decisions that will shape Munster’s season

THIS could well prove the most crucial week in Munster’s season.

With just one game left before the pivotal Heineken Cup pool game in Toulon, Munster have key issues in selection and tactical approach to address. That is why this week’s preparation in training and the match against the Glasgow Warriors on Saturday night in Musgrave Park assume critical importance.

While Jerry Flannery’s latest injury setback is a massive blow, overall Munster are in a pretty decent position on the injury front for this stage of the season. The only thing that could have been improved upon was game time for Paul O’Connell. Had he not been sent off against the Ospreys, it’s reasonable to assume he would have had at least two full games behind him with the certainty of also starting against Glasgow this weekend.