Tadhg Beirne: 'We have no choice but to beat Exeter after Bayonne disappoinment'

With Exeter picking up an away win in Toulon and Northampton Saints victorious at Glasgow, Munster are behind the eight ball in terms of securing a home Round of 16 draw.

DEJECTION: Munster’s Tadhg Beirne after the final whistle.

Tadhg Beirne believes Munster have “no choice” but to claim a Champions Cup away win on the road at Exeter Chiefs this Sunday following the province’s disappointing home draw with tournament rookies Bayonne.

Munster boss Graham Rowntree described the 17-17 stalemate at Thomond Park last Saturday evening as feeling like a loss as his side failed to capitalise on their numerous try-scoring opportunities in the Pool 3 opener and paid the price by conceding a late try, converted from the touchline, to let valuable match points slip from their grasp and ramp up the pressure for the round two trip to Sandy Park, home of the 2020 champions.