Munster blend old and new for latest tilt at Europe

Gavin Coombes: The West Cork man is making his first Champions Cup start on Sunday. Picture: INPHO/Bryan Keane

Gametime breeds confidence, which in turn brings readiness for bigger challenges and having climbed the required steps Gavin Coombes appears to have timed his run into Munster’s European back-row with perfection,

West Cork born and bred, Coombes, 23, will make his Heineken Champions Cup debut when Munster welcome Harlequins to Thomond Park tomorrow (5.30pm) for the opening pool game in a revamped and condensed competition.