Munster threat based on ‘collective spirit’, says Pat Lam

It’s hard to believe the change in fortunes for these two sides since Munster made the trip to Galway last April and suffered a record 35-14 loss.

Connacht were on a roll at the time and backed up their maiden win at Thomond Park by securing a bonus-point win, which left them needing just a point from their remaining two matches to reach their first semi-final spot.

Munster, on the other hand, found themselves still outside Champions Cup qualification going into the final two rounds and were blown away by the eventual PRO12 champions, despite scoring the two opening tries at the Sportsground in that contest.