Gavin Coombes: 'There is a lot on the line but it starts this weekend'

Munster hoping to use pain from last season's semi-final loss to Glasgow to get over the line.

BUSINESS END OF SEASON: Munster are hoping to us pain of last seasons loss to Glasgow to get over the line. Pic: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

There will be little requirement for extra motivation in the away dressing room at Scotstoun tonight as Munster seek both revenge for last season’s URC semi-final loss at home to Friday night hosts Glasgow Warriors and a positive reaction to defeat last time out by Edinburgh.

The 34-28 loss in Cork on February 28 was a desperate setback for Munster’s aspirations for a home quarter-final come the play-off quarter-finals at the end of May, leaving them six points adrift of the necessary top-four finish with six regular season rounds remaining and looking anxiously over the shoulders to a bunched field of rivals each fighting for a top-eight place that ensures knockout rugby and Champions Cup rugby for next season.