Daily Mail

POOL FOUR

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WHAT TO EXPECT

Leicester and Munster are two of the heavyweigh­t teams in the history of European competitio­n, but both have been in transition. The Tigers have a semblance of stability after last season’s upheaval and four successive wins suggest they are on the rise again, aided by the belated availabili­ty of Matt Toomua and the addition of Jonny May’s finishing. Munster’s early results are encouragin­g but they are in flux. Castres are likely to be no more than dangerous outsiders, but Racing — beaten finalists in 2016 — have the class to finish top.

PLAYER TO WATCH

PAT LAMBIE (Racing, above) The gifted playmaker was recruited to fill a void left by Johan Goosen. Once seen as the answer to South Africa’s prayers at No 10 before heading overseas.

BEST ATMOSPHERE

Thomond Park, for its stirring

Stand Up and Fight anthem and that banner: ‘Irish by birth, Munster by the grace of God.’

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