Munster lock and World Cup winning South Africa international RG Snyman has been dealt another blow on his recovery from a long-term knee injury as he is set to go under the knife again.
It is 10 years since Munster last won the Guinness PRO14 title - and their former player Alan Quinlan believes it is pivotal that they lift the trophy this weekend.
Ireland international Peter O'Mahony becomes the latest player to commit his immediate future with Irish Rugby Football Union after signing a new two-year deal.
Replacement JJ Hanrahan scored the decisive drop goal in the added minutes as Munster edged out Benetton Treviso 18-16 in their Pro14 clash at Stadio Comunale di Monigo.
Jordan Larmour's try in the 69th minute proved decisive as Leinster came from behind to beat Munster 13-10 in a closely fought Pro14 encounter at Thomond Park on Saturday.