Munster fend off Toulouse

Munster had to fend off strong interest from Toulouse for the signature of South African Anthon Pitout as part of their Heineken Cup squad.

Munster had to fend off strong interest from Toulouse for the signature of South African Anthon Pitout as part of their Heineken Cup squad.

The Sevens expert will meet the rest of the Munster squad today after arriving in Dublin Airport yesterday and making a visit to the Blackrock Clinic to under go saome routine medical tests.

The Free State Cheetah was tempted to accept injury-hit Toulouse's offer, but he may have been swayed by the greater chance of more playing time for Munster.

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