Romain Poite to take charge of Munster's opening Champions Cup game

FAMILIAR FACE: Referee Romain Poite will take charge of Munster's opening Champions Cup match

The referees have been confirmed for the first two rounds of the Heineken Champions Cup with Munster running into familiar faces in the European competition.

Romain Poite will take charge as Johann van Graan's side travel to Premiership side Wasps on December 12 while England's Matthew Carley will see Thomond Park on a Champions Cup night when he's in charge of the provinces clash with Castres the following Saturday.