Jeremy Davidson and Castres out to kick-start season with win over old Munster enemy 

Davidson’s future at Castres had been subject to some speculation. The club confirmed last month that his contract will not be renewed at the end of the current campaign.

PARTING: Jeremy Davidson, the Castres Olympique head coach

It’s strangely fitting that the 30th year of the Champions Cup includes the 19th match between Munster and Castres, the tournament’s most-played fixture.

Munster have the upper hand overall, boasting a perfect record at home, but the two sides’ record on French soil, where this year’s match takes place on Friday, is pretty even – Munster have five wins to Castres’ four, with one draw.