For the second time this season Quins will play a club fixture at Twickenham, after facing London Irish in the London Double Header on the opening day of the new Zurich Premiership season earlier this month (4th September 2004).

"We are really looking forward to returning to Twickenham," said Tony Copsey, NEC Harlequins Managing Director. "Munster is one of the biggest draws you could wish to get in the Heineken Cup and it promises to be a fantastic occasion. We are not concerned that we might be giving up home advantage by moving the game over the road, as our recent visits to Twickenham have attracted a huge Quins following at what is our former home ground."

"Providing planning permission is granted by Richmond Council, we are hopeful that building work will have started on the new West stand at the Stoop by the time we come to play this match. For this reason, it makes sense to play Munster at a stadium that is able to cope with the demand for tickets that this fixture brings, as illustrated by previous meetings between the two sides."

"It was agreed that as a one off we would host the game and this is a good example of how the RFU can work together in partnership with the Zurich Premiership clubs," said Graeme Cattermole, Chairman of the RFU Management Board. "We are not setting any precedents here but the tie will attract a sizeable crowd and we are looking forward to hosting it."

"We are delighted the game is being moved to Twickenham," said Derek McGrath, ERC Chief Executive. "There is a huge opportunity to break the Heineken Cup pool attendance record of 23,463 set last season at Lansdowne Road. By moving the game, the thousands of travelling Munster fans will all be able see the match as well as every Quins fan."

Details on ticket arrangements for this fixture will be announced in due course.