Toulouse win over La Rochelle reminds Munster of size of task

If anyone in Munster needed reminding of the challenge awaiting them in Dublin this weekend, Toulouse’s Top 14 victory over Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle will have delivered it

Munster's Mike Haley is presented with the URC Player of the Match medal. ©INPHO/Ben Brady

If anyone in the Munster camp needed a reminder of the challenge awaiting them in Dublin this weekend, Toulouse’s Top 14 victory over Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle will have delivered a timely dig in the ribs.

Yet as impressive as their 23-16 home win over league play-off rivals was in front of a passionate crowd at Le Stadium two nights ago, Munster will begin their preparations for Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final at Aviva Stadium having ticked plenty of boxes themselves over the weekend.