Against La Rochelle in the quarter-final Leinster's Jordan Larmour reminded us how dangerous he can be with sublime running and subtle distribution. READ MOREPerpignan, true underdogs, played with belief and spirit despite being down to 14 players twice during the game. A dejected Gordon D'Arcy and Reggie Corrigan of Leinster after defeat to Perpignan in the European Cup semi-final of 2003. The leadership vacuum left by Johnny Sexton will be tested more rigorously than in the quarter-final because Leinster won’t be able to replicate the emotional intensity going into the La Rochelle match. It’s about who finds the right words at the right time and provides that focal point of leadership.

Source: The Irish Times May 01, 2024 21:20 UTC