What-ifs galore but battling bonus keeps hopes of progress alive for Munster

Munster kept qualification hopes alove ahead of the final round of Champions Cup pool action this Saturday, with a visit to Thomond Park by old foes Castres.

BATTLE: Munster's Tom Farrell dejected after the match. Pic: ©INPHO/Billy Stickland.

Champions Cup: Toulon 27 Munster 25 

Some familiar themes from Munster’s great European heritage emerged after this narrow defeat in France on Sunday afternoon.