Phil Dowson is hoping to have Fin Smith available for Saturday's home Investec Champions Cup opener against Castres.
Phil Dowson insists few people will remember Saints finished top of the table this season if they don't go on and claim Gallagher Premiership title glory in the coming weeks.
Defence coach Denis Leamy insists Munster will relish being the underdogs when they travel to face Saints on Sunday.
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