History is behind them but Munster must be wary of young pretenders

Munster touched down in the Scottish capital yesterday ready to make their European pedigree tell against a talented, up-and-coming team lacking their experience of closing out big games such as today’s Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final.

For a side playing a record 18th European last-eight tie and looking to reach its third semi-final in row having lost just three of those previous 17 quarters, the weight of history is firmly behind Johann van Graan’s side.