MARTIN Haag admits that being considered the underdog is a rare sensation for him in his 296 games for Bath.

The second row was at the club in their glory days in the early 90s, when they ruled British rugby and rarely lost more than a couple of games a season.

These days, things are different and Bath travel to Limerick very much as second favourites.

Munster have never lost at Thomond Park in the Heineken Cup and they sit proudly on top of Group 4 with two wins out of two so far.

The veteran lock said: "It is not often that Bath go anywhere as underdogs, but we are big enough and good enough to beat Munster.

"They are a good side with a lot of good players and they will be looking to go one better than reaching the final last year."

Bath have been concentrating on their own game in training this week.

"We were pleased with some of the stuff we played at Newport, but unfortunately we lost the game," said Haag.

"We are looking to continue the good stuff and improve on the bad stuff. We have to remain focused."