Munster will be hoping to put last nights Rabo Direct Pro12 defeat to Cardiff behind them when they travel to Edinburgh in the Heineken Cup next weekend.

The two time European Cup winners then host Racing Metro at Thomond Park the following week.

Former Ireland and Munster back row Alan Quinlan says last nights loss was not ideal preparation for the two crucial games: 

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