Munster history gives Diarmuid Barron sense of responsibility for Champions Cup trip

“The second you play for Munster in Europe I think there’s an expectation that you’re going to front up and be competitive no matter where you go."

Alex Kendellen of Munster, right, celebrates with teammate Diarmuid Barron after scoring his side's third try during the Champions Cup clash with Stade Francais. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Diarmuid Barron leaned into Munster’s European back catalogue as he explained the current squad’s responsibility to front up at Champions Cup pool rivals Castres this Friday night in France.

A 33-7 bonus-point victory over Stade Francais in Limerick on Saturday night sends the province over to southern France with gathering momentum under interim head coach Ian Costello after a difficult early season as Munster will look to repeat their heroics by the Mediterranean last January when they lowered Toulon’s colours in their third-round pool clash at Stade Felix Mayol.