Coughlan gearing up for fiery French test

MUNSTER back row forward James Coughlan expects a familiar physicality from Castres in Saturday’s Heineken Cup clash at Thomond Park.

Hot on the heels of a hard fought bonus point RaboDirect Pro12 victory over Treviso, Coughlan believes the French team will bring a similarly abrasive style of play on their travels, despite the fact their qualification hopes have already been ended.

One way or another, Coughlan sees Castres as a major physical barrier to Munster’s progress and for that reason hopes to be able to thank Treviso for their efforts last Saturday.