The comfort of the Aviva Stadium and strong early-season selections have piqued the interest of supporters
Gerry Thornley: Fans voting with their feet as Leinster stay on the front footWhat the increased attendances at the Aviva Stadium for Leinster matches tells us is that spectator comfort is a particularly prized asset for prospective ticket sales.
Given his case history with Munster and the Springboks, the impact of his athleticism and carrying, and his form, one would venture that Snyman has had significant drawing power.New Zealand’s Jordie Barrett makes a break during the Rugby Championship game against South Africa at Ellis Park in Johannesburg in August. Photograph: Catherine Kotz/Inpho/Photosport
In all, by close of business on Saturday night, with Robbie Henshaw and Cormac Foley having made their competitive seasonal debuts, Leinster will have used 47 players, including eight academy players – five of whom are in the squad for this round six game – in their first six games.
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