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Published 08:09 31 Mar 2017 BST
Updated 08:10 31 Mar 2017 BST
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Taking a look at the respective league position and form of the two sides, you would not be naive to think that a similar result could happen.
However, one man who is familiar with Ugo Mola's side is Bristol-bound Ian Madigan.
The former Leinster out-half played 60 minutes against Toulouse at the weekend and he is all too familiar with the threats which Munster could face in Limerick.
“They have a big strong pack, a good lineout and a powerful maul with really speedy, evasive backs in players like Gael Fickou, Maxime Medard and Yoann Huget – proven internationals and with space are dangerous,” said Madigan in quotes attributed to The Irish Times.Toulouse's game is characterised by using their big ball-carriers to get over the gain line with an emphasis on offloads if they can get their hands free in the tackle. Bordeaux dealt with this by doubling on the their carriers, one player going low and the other up high in order to diminish the threat of any potential offload. Munster may have to carry out something similar.
Bordeaux eventually grinded down the big Toulousian side by putting the ball through multiple phases which eventually led to space opening for up for their players to exploit.
Munster have used this tactic well this season and it may be their best opportunity to gain a win at the famous Limerick venue.
With regards to his predictions for the 5:45 pm clash in Limerick, Madigan believes that the Thomond Park factor could prove decisive, even when you take into consideration some of the Toulouse players have experience playing in such intimidating conditions.
“It will be a factor as it is an intimidating place to play. The support is incredible. Toulouse have plenty of players who have played in big, high-pressure matches but it will still be a factor.”Atmospheres don't get much better than Saturday evening kick-offs for European knockout rugby in Limerick. Munster will feed off this and it is hard to look past them winning, regardless of the threats the southern French side will pose.
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