Leinster are looking good in Europe but the province know they can add more to their game.
Successive bonus-point wins against Racing and Gloucester have placed the province in pole position in Pool A, the aggregate score from those three games reading 148-24 in Leinster’s favour.
With 15 points from a possible 15 to their name, Leo Cullen’s side are primed to secure home advantage as the competition heads into the knockout stages – where Leinster could play in Dublin all the way up the final, should they make it that far. Cian making his 100th appearance in the competition is an amazing achievement. I remember Cian when I first met him, you were never too sure what to make of him, how could this guy survive as a professional? How he’s progressed in terms of his own diligence and professionalism, he’s phenomenal. “Racing are tricky opponents for us, they’ve plenty of quality in their squad, in front of close to a full house.
Yesterday’s trip to Gloucester also afforded Cullen an opportunity to catch up with some familiar faces. Felipe Contepomi, who departed as Leinster attack coach last summer, was in attendance alongside Argentina boss Michael Cheika, the pair keeping a close eye on Gloucester’s Argentinian out-half Santiago Carreras.
“It was a really good atmosphere here today. It’s a great rugby ground here, I’m pleased with how our guys approached the week and delivered on some of the preparation they put in. That comes down to picking the right play at the right time, generally that went pretty well.”
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