The defeat in Wales a fortnight ago once again highlighted Munster’s propensity to turn the ball over cheaply this season. Unforced errors were rife throughout the game, with players knocking the ball on in sight of the try line, failing to find touch on numerous occasions and not converting kickable penalties.

At times during this campaign, Declan Kidney’s side have been their own worst enemies. These needless mistakes must be eradicated if the province are to have any hopes of winning the league and especially before the Heineken Cup kicks-off in a little over two weeks.

As the weeks drift by and the international stars begin to seep back into the squad, competition for places will no doubt drive-up the performance levels. Over the last two games Frankie Sheahan, Alan Quinlan, Brian Carney and Peter Stringer have all lined-out at stages and their re-introduction has certainly had a positive effect on proceedings.

However, it must be noted that in the absence of all the Irish squad during the recent World Cup, Munster enjoyed a 100 per cent record in their opening two Magners League games. In the two games since the squad has started to re-form, Kidney’s side has lost them both.

Glasgow has certainly not been a happy hunting ground for the men in red over the last number of seasons. The Warriors have changed grounds this season and now play their games at Firhill. Hopefully this change in venue will have a positive effect on the visitors’ performance levels.

Previous games at the Hughenden over the last number of seasons have been hapless occasions, with Glasgow heaping misery on top of Munster at every turn. Two seasons ago, Dan Parks inspired the home side to a 32-10 victory in front of a paltry 1,800 spectators.

Last year the situation was more or less the same with the home side running out 24-13 winners in front of an equally minuscule attendance. The Warriors have been somewhat of a bogey side for this current Munster team over the last number of years, winning a surprising three of the previous four games. This is one statistic that Anthony Foley and co will be hoping to reverse on Friday night.

A team largely devoid of big name stars, the home side rely heavily upon a tough pack and resolute defence. Going forward the talents of Argentine-born full-back, Bernardo Stortoni, provide an astute attacking option. The dangerous fifteen scored an injury-time winner against Leinster during their last outing a fortnight ago. Head coach Sean Lineen will be hoping to secure a historic double this weekend when his mainly home-grown squad take on another Irish superpower.