Breakdown key for Munster in must-win game

New competition, new Munster and a new approach.

Anthony Foley sends his charges into the dawn of a new era for the European Champions Cup as well as himself and his team knowing Munster are already in must-win territory as they face Sale Sharks at AJ Bell Stadium (1pm).

This new competition, a streamlined successor to the Heineken Cup Foley lifted as a captain in 2006, has plenty of detractors but few could argue with the quality of its participants and the calibre of challenge ahead of the 20 teams.