Exeter Chiefs keen to get early grip on group

The size of the task facing Munster in their Heineken Champions Cup opener at Exeter Chiefs has been made loud and clear, with home captain Gareth Steenson believing his side are finally ready for a serious European challenge.

Munster visit the home of the English Premiership frontrunners at Sandy Park for the opening round game in Pool 2 today already well aware they face a heavyweight side with plenty of momentum after opening their domestic title bid with a six-game winning run, five with try bonus points.