Robinson calls fo killer instinct against against Munster

Edinburgh coach Andy Robinson hopes his players find their killer touch when they tackle European champions Munster in tomorrow's Magners League opener at Murrayfield.

The former England boss looked back in frustration to last season's encounters with the Heineken Cup victors.

He now wants the Gunners to turn pressure into points in their quest to get their campaign off to a flyer.

The coach declared: "We had Munster on the ropes in both games last term - but on each occasion we let them off the hook.

"We were on top. However, we couldn't produce the finishing power when it mattered and you need that quality to beat teams of their quality."

Robinson insisted his squad are better equipped now to deal with the demands of the league - and likened Munster's current status to the Edinburgh set-up at the start of last season.

He explained: "Back then, we had a new coach - and that is where they are now.

"Our foundations are in place and we then found momentum.

"When that happened, we took off. But it did take a few games."

Robinson, however, stopped short of suggesting it is the ideal time to be facing Munster.

He said: "They have brought in some backs of tremendous quality and there will be more to them as a team. I think they might surprise a few people."

Robinson has resisted the temptation to use Scotland record-breaker Chris Paterson at stand-off in his competitive comeback following his ill-fated year at Gloucester.

Paterson slots in on the right wing, while Phil Godman fills the No 10 jersey.

Lock Craig Hamilton and prop Geoff Cross have been given the nod to start thanks to rousing displays in the pre-season friendly victories over English champions Wasps and European Shield winners Bath.

Robinson stated: "I am very excited about this team."