'We're in a good place' - 'Fresh' Munster ready for crucial derby with Leinster

Munster head coach Johann van Graan says he doesn't expect his side to show any hangover when they return to the Aviva Stadium this Saturday.

The South African's side are back action this weekend when they travel to the Aviva Stadium to face leaders Leinster in the final round of the URC's regular season, their first game since their dramatic Champions Cup quarter-final defeat to Toulouse at the same venue 10 days ago.

In the immediate aftermath of that match Van Graan said they would take their time recovering, with the squad given some time off last week to let their bodies heal.

But having regrouped at the end of last week, the Munster coach says his side have parked their European exit, and have their sights firmly set on their return to Dublin this weekend.

"We gave the guys a few days off, we only reconvened last Thursday and then we went through the game, went through our processes like we do after every single game. One day of training, then we gave the guys a long weekend," Van Graan said.

"Together with the disappointment of the draw and losing by virtue of a kick-out, the other point was that we had 10 or 11 games in a row.

"The guys definitely came back fresh on Monday and we're looking forward to another fixture against Leinster in the Aviva."

While Munster are guaranteed a place in the URC play-offs, a win against Leinster would ensure they have home advantage for their quarter-final, and potentially a semi-final should they advance further.

"What we're looking for is a performance on Saturday to be good enough to get a win to guarantee us a home quarter-final, that's the way we look at it from this weekend's point of view.

"We're playing against the club that have just qualified for the final of Europe and they are