Saracens: Goode; Segun, Daly, Tompkins, Cinti, Farrell (capt), Van Zyl; Mulipola, Dan, Judge, Itoje, Isiekwe, Gonzalez, Earl, B Vunipola.

Replacements: Hadfield, Crean, Hoskins, Tizard, Knight, Simpson, Hartley, Parton.

Lyon: Tchaptchet; Ioane, Parisien, Maraku, Niniashvili; Berdeu, Rimet; Rey, Charcosset, Kaabeche, Kpoku, Vignolles, Okuya, William, Gouzou.

Replacements: Coltman, Taofifenua, Tafili, Goujon, Lambey, Dumas, Godwin, Smith.

One more game is still to come with Saracens hosting Lyon which gets under way at 20:00 GMT.

The Premiership champions will join the French side in the knockout stages with victory.

But only a point is needed for Sarries.

A losing bonus-point for Munster and they will progress to the last 16.

Graham Rowntree's men will be disappointed with the manner in which they were hauled back despite being a man up for much of the game.

Fin Smith was instrumental in keeping the scoreboard ticking over and controlling the game for the visitors. His team-mate and man of the match Courtney Lawes was also impressive, disrupting Munster's rhythm and causing issues at the breakdown.

A well-deserved win for Northampton who battled their way back into the game against a Munster side who appeared to take their foot off the pedal too early.

Northampton win!

Great drama at Thomond Park this evening as the fourteen-man English side turned the tables on Munster and leave Limerick with the points.

Munster were in the driving seat but collapsed when they needed to take control of the game.

Full credit to Northampton who went up through the gears to complete an outstanding away win in tricky conditions.

Fin Smith's penalty falls short, but it helps to run the clock down as his side win the ball back and just need to hold on to the ball for the remaining minute...

A dramatic last few minutes are in store as the driving rain continues.

Northampton win a penalty and Fin Smith opts to take a shot at the posts despite being just inside his own half and kicking from and angle.

Can he do it?

The heavens have opened in Limerick as Northampton win a penalty on the halfway line and Fin Smith calls for the kicking tee.

An unbelievable kick from Smith in the bucketing rain as the ball sails over and reduces the deficit to four points.

Jack Crowley once again successful from the kicking tee to restore Munster's seven-point advantage.

In the middle of an intense game, a moment which will no doubt be replayed in Munster video sessions.

Peter O’Mahoney attempts a clearance kick only to send it crashing into his team-mate Gavin Coombes who falls to the ground.

A sympathetic look from the new Ireland captain before quickly reverting to his game face.

An incredible drop-goal from Fin Smith who nails the connection from a long way out and the ball sails over.

A brilliant moment of skill and awareness from the young out-half who is keeping the score ticking over for his side.

Fin Smith keeps the score ticking over for his side with a penalty from just to the left of the posts.

Northampton now within seven points and showing no signs of letting Munster run away with this game.

Northampton have butchered a line-out on their own throw and Munster now have the put-in to the scrum.

They are in search of a bonus point try as they surge forward, but the visitors win the penalty and Fin Smith launches the ball into touch for a Northampton line-out.

A Munster penalty and Crowley fakes a kick to the corner, taking a quick tap.

Munster camped on the opposition line. Patient build-up but can they turn it into points?

It was a big moment in this match when referee Tual Trainini showed a red card to Curtis Langdon.

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Munster pummelling the Saints defence close to the line.

They can't find a way through but the referee brings it back and it's now a Munster put in to the scrum five metres out.

Munster now attacking with intent and are deep in the Northampton 22 and going through the phases.

Can they find a gap?

The visitors get the second half off to a good start, winning a penalty just inside the halfway line and Fin Smith is accurate with the boot to keep his side within touching distance.

We're back for the second half.

Northampton start with energy and cause issues for the Munster defence despite being two men down after the break.