Peter O'Mahony 'in the mix' for Munster's Champions Cup clash with Saracens

O'Mahony has been out injured since the defeat to Castres last month. 

RETURNING: Peter O'Mahony of Munster is tackled by Jack Goodhue of Castres Olympique during the Champions Cup Pool 3 match at Stade Pierre Fabre. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Munster are confident Peter O’Mahony is on track to face Saracens in their must-win Champions Cup pool game at Thomond Park on Saturday.

The under-pressure province need a win in their final home pool game to give themselves the best chance of a favourable seeding for the Round of 16 draw when the European competition moves into its knockout stage in April and with a difficult trip to Premiership champions Northampton Saints in their last group tie seven days later, a victory over their old English rivals in front of a big home crowd represents the best chance of advancing their claims for progress.