Form in Europe this season: In a fearsome looking group Munster, inspired by the memory of their late coach Anthony Foley, qualified in fine style, the key probably being their double over Glasgow. No team on earth were going to beat Munster the day after Foley’s funeral and Glasgow were duly sent packing but Munster showed real grit and nous to win 14-12 at Glasgow. A 38-0 home win over Leicester was also impressive although they did slip up a week later at Welford Road.
Toulouse took the scenic route to the quarter finals as a best runner-up which took some doing as the third placed...