Mick O’Driscoll still targeting top spot with Munster Rugby

Munster face into the first of two consecutive British and Irish Cup ties against old Welsh rivals the Ospreys at Rosbrien tonight (7.30pm) in the full knowledge that nothing but victory will do in their bid to qualify for the knockout stages of the competition.

Having narrowly lost away to London Scottish before taking the points in another close encounter against Yorkshire Carnegie, there can be no room for error in a tough group.

Head coach Mick O’Driscoll is well aware how difficult qualification will be, noting after the victory over Yorkshire: “I think it’s going to be necessary to win the group to be sure of qualifying. Runners-up position probably won’t be enough.”