McGahan warns Munster to tread carefully

OVER the years, Munster have learned some opponents should be shown more respect than others and Treviso enter that category at Thomond Park tonight in a hugely important RaboDirect Pro12 clash.

The Limerick venue has been a near impenetrable fortress for visiting teams over the years, but Munster coach Tony McGahan does not need to be reminded their magnificent home record is under considerable threat from a most unlikely source.

The inclusion of Italian clubs in the competition last year was greeted enthusiastically by the organisers, sponsors and participants while the fans probably expected them to be the whipping boys of the tournament.