The 43 strong Munster squad plus Academy scrum-half Conor Murray, coaches and fitness and medical staff will arrive there this evening for a week of intense training, returning home on the Wednesday prior to their season opening friendly against Leicester Tigers at Musgrave Park.

Yesterday the squad trained in UL - sharing that facility with NEC Harlequins - although Munster's international contingent were put through their paces in a separate session under the supervision of national coach Declan Kidney and defence coach Les Kiss.