A reunion with former head coach Johann van Graan awaits Munster in Pool 2 of next season’s Champions Cup
Munster have been drawn with Bath, as well as Toulon, Gloucester and Castres.
Leinster will once again meet La Rochelle in the pool stages, along with Bayonne, Leicester Tigers and Harlequins in Pool 3.
Meanwhile, Connacht and Ulster found out their pool stage opponents in the Challenge Cup.
The Westerners are in Pool 1, with Ospreys, Zebre, Montpellier, Montauban and Georgian side Black Lion.
Ulster have been drawn in a tricky Pool 3, with Racing 92, Stade Francais, Exeter Chiefs, Cardiff and South African side the Cheetahs.
Munster have confirmed that the province’s pre-season friendly against Biarritz Olympique on Friday, August 22nd has been cancelled by the Basque club.
Biarritz Olympique informed Munster Rugby this week that due to a delay to pitch renovations at the Stade Aguilera, they are unable to host Munster Rugby for this pre-season fixture.
Munster Rugby and Biarritz Olympique explored alternative venues in the hope that the match could be fulfilled, but no viable and workable solutions were found.
