Munster captain CJ Stander says the province face three cup finals to save their European season.
Anthony Foleys side take on Stade Francais in Paris on Saturday in the first of three consecutive games to come.
The French side visit Thomond Park on Sunday week, with the final game coming away to Treviso at the end of the month.
The Reds need to win all three games to book their place in the knockout stages, with Leicester likely to top the pool.
Stander says the weeks ahead will pose challenges for the squad.
Kickoff on Saturday is at 5.45pm
Elsewhere
Connacht and Ireland forward John Muldoon has signed a new deal with the I.R.F.U for next season.
The clubs Captain who's in his 13th season says it was very easy to sign for another year adding he loves Connacht and couldn’t imagine playing anywhere else now.
