Munster must find that menacing mentality against Stade Francais

The weight may have been lifted from the shoulders of Munster players following the end of their record-equalling losing streak last weekend, but that will all count for nothing if defeat returns to haunt the province in Europe today.

Seven weeks after their original arrival in Paris was shelved in the wake of the terrorist attacks in the French capital the previous weekend, Munster finally touched down at Charles de Gaulle Airport yesterday with determination etched across their faces as they neared their season-defining date with Stade Francais at Stade Jean-Bouin this evening (4.45pm Irish time).

A victory over interprovincial rivals Ulster in Belfast last Saturday brought a much-needed conclusion to a terrible run of five straight losses since their European fixture with Stade, scheduled for November 21, was postponed.