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Wasps to face Munster in cup opener

European champions Wasps will launch their Heineken Cup defence next season with a mouth-watering clash against 2006 tournament winners Munster.

And there is a strong possibility Wasps could move the November 10 showdown from Adams Park to Twickenham.

The Pool Five encounter is scheduled for a 5.30pm kick-off and dominates the opening weekend's fixtures, which also sees Guinness Premiership champions Leicester visiting Leinster and French champions Stade Francais hosting Harlequins.

Gloucester are the first English club in action - away to Ulster on November 8 - while Bristol will open up against Arms Park hosts Cardiff Blues on November 11.

Life, meanwhile, will not get any easier for Wasps, who visit Llanelli Scarlets on November 17, then tackle Clermont Auvergne in back-to-back fixtures during December.

Wasps' return appointment with Munster is on the final weekend of pool games - January 18/19/20.

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