And in the final move of a pulsating encounter, replacement centre Hawkins broke.

BBC: Swansea qualify for Europe

It was a rousing encounter that, while not reaching the dazzling heights of their epic 2004 semi-final, provided tremendous entertainment for a crowd of 21, 506, swelled by plenty of Munster fans, at Coventry's Ricoh Arena.

BBC: Wasps 24-23 Munster

The Tigers will head to the Ospreys' Liberty Stadium in the final round of pool matches in late January for what looks like being a decisive encounter.

BBC: Perpignan 26-20 Leicester