Rowntree keen to build on Páirc Uí Chaoimh momentum ahead of Toulouse test 

The new Munster boss, who will take charge of his first European game on Sunday since succeeding van Graan, said last season’s quarter-final heartbreak had not been used by him to provide motivation this time around.

LAST TIME OUT: Munster's Craig Casey, Simon Zebo, Josh Wycherley and Fineen Wycherley dejected after their loss to Toulouse. 

Graham Rowntree has classified Munster’s next opponents Toulouse as his developing side’s benchmark team as he looks to take the province’s run of good form into the Heineken Champions Cup this Sunday.

Munster welcome the five-time European champions back to Thomond Park for the first time since France scrum-half Antoine Dupont inspired his side to a 40-33 Round of 16 victory en route to their fifth title in 2021.