Champions Cup semi-finals: Things to watch out for in Saracens-Munster & Leinster-Toulouse
Europe's two most successful ever sides Leinster and Toulouse (four titles each) face each other for a place in the final on Easter Sunday, while before that, Saracens and Munster (two titles each) clash on Saturday, with all four looking to book a place at St James' Park in Newcastle for the final on May 11.
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Munster's history-making semi-final tilt
For a record 14th time in history, Munster will step out as one of the best four remaining sides in Europe on their quest to experience the Holy Grail of European club rugby again.
No other side has made the semi-finals as often, with Munster having appeared there consistently since the 1999/2000 season - 14 times in 19 years en route to two European crowns, two final defeats and 10 semi-final losses (now six in a row) - invariably away from Ireland.
Munster have lost six European Cup semi-finals in a row. Can they change that run in Coventry?
Munster have lost six European Cup semi-finals in a row. Can they change that run in Coventry?
On Saturday, Munster will once again be on their travels as they head to Coventry's Ricoh Arena to face reigning Premiership champions Saracens, with the latest crop of players in red seeking to emulate the feats of the victorious sides of 2006 and 2008.
Munster and Saracens met at this same stage two years ago in Dublin, with the English outfit too strong that year, winning 26-10 as they went on to clinch the cup with victory over Clermont at Murrayfield.
Have Munster improved enough to challenge Sarries more on this occasion?
Keith Earls inspired Munster to a quarter-final win in Edinburgh as they seek a third European crown
Keith Earls inspired Munster to a quarter-final win in Edinburgh as they seek a third European crown
Spotlight on Billy?
One of the major stories in the rugby world for the past fortnight has been the social media conduct of Australia full-back Israel Folau - and Rugby Australia's forthcoming response to give notice of their intention to terminate his contract.
Folau posted anti-LGBT material on Twitter and Instagram, expressing his belief that homosexuals will 'go to hell unless they repent'.
Billy Vunipola's decision to support the views of Israel Folau saw him booed at Bristol last weekend
Billy Vunipola's decision to support the views of Israel Folau saw him booed at Bristol last weekend
Saracens No 8 Billy Vunipola 'liked' the post, refused to 'unlike it' and then sent out a post on Instagram expressing sympathy for Folau's views.
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