The Saints head to Munster knowing that a win will automatically qualify them for the quarter finals, and although the Irish province has a formidable record on their home turf Mallinder says that his team are prepared to meet the challenge head on.

"We had a massive game against Munster in October but we will need to play much better tomorrow night," Mallinder said today. "Many of their players are familiar faces from their exploits for Munster, Ireland and the Lions. But when the whistle blows it is just 15 men against 15, and if we play to our potential and stick to our game plan there is no reason why we can't win.

"The atmosphere in the squad has been very positive all week and there is plenty of belief that we can come home with the points."

Around 3,000 Saints supporters are making the trip to Thomond Park. If you are not travelling then why not head to the Rodber Suite at Franklin's Gardens, which will be showing all the action live on the big screens from 8pm (over-14s only). Matchday Live! will also be up and running, and updates will be posted every 10 minutes on www.twitter.com/SaintsRugby

NORTHAMPTON SAINTS TEAM TO PLAY MUNSTER
Heineken Cup Round 6
Thomond Park
Friday, January 22nd, 2010
Kick off 8:00pm
15 Ben Foden
14 Chris Ashton
13 Jon Clarke
12 James Downey
11 Bruce Reihana
10 Shane Geraghty
9 Lee Dickson
1 Soane Tonga'uiha
2 Dylan Hartley (capt)
3 Euan Murray
4 Ignacio Fernandez Lobbe
5 Juandre Kruger
6 Courtney Lawes
7 Phil Dowson
8 Roger Wilson

Replacements
16 Brett Sharman
17 Alex Waller
18 Brian Mujati
19 Christian Day
20 Neil Best
21 Alan Dickens
22 Stephen Myler
23 Chris Mayor

Springbok centre Jean de Villiers, whose Heineken Cup debut came at Franklin's Gardens in October, says that he is expecting a special occasion at Thomond Park tomorrow evening.

"Before I came over, I knew the history of Munster and the success they have had in the Heineken Cup," he mused this week. "Leading up to this game, all the guys are saying, 'this is the best time to be a Munster player'.

"This is do or die with the whole of Munster supporting you. It is just a great game to be part of. Hopefully I can do my part."

Munster coach Tony McGahan has named a full-strength team for the clash against the Saints. Marcus Horan is in line for his first action since mid-October after having been named on the bench.

MUNSTER TEAM TO PLAY NORTHAMPTON SAINTS
15 Paul Warwick
14 Doug Howlett
13 Keith Earls
12 Jean de Villiers
11 Denis Hurley
10 Ronan O'Gara
9 Tomas O'Leary
1 Wian du Preez
2 Denis Fogarty
3 John Hayes
4 Donncha O'Callaghan
5 Paul O'Connell (capt)
6 Alan Quinlan
7 Niall Ronan
8 David Wallace

Replacements
16 Damien Varley
17 Marcus Horan
18 Tony Buckley
19 Donnacha Ryan
20 James Coughlan
21 Peter Stringer
22 Lifeimi Mafi
23 Ian Dowling