'They’ve a really strong culture and I think their defence has definitely improved as the season has gone on.'
IT’S HARD TO look past the looming challenge of a home Champions Cup final against defending champions La Rochelle, but if there’s any fixture that would ensure focused minds at Leinster this week, it’s a knockout clash with Munster.
The one thing I really enjoy about our group is the motivation they come in with every Monday to put a good performance in for the jersey. “These are guys that have grown up wanting to play for Leinster, and when they get the opportunity it doesn’t matter who is in front of them, they’re highly motivated.
“We’ve talked a lot about how they defend and their strength in the contacts more than anything else really, around their defensive system, how good we’re going to have to be around our ball-carrying and clean. That’s the main thing we’re concentrating on, everything around that contact area is going to be a big part of us getting a good result this weekend.
“A lot more varied. I think when they get inside the 22, they’re so efficient in there. Strong carry and clean, Casey is a threat around the ruck so we’ve got to keep eyes on him. But they play in a good shape and when they get momentum they’ve got the ability to play on top of teams, so we’re going to have to be right on it with our two-sided defence.
One of the many bright sparks against the Sharks last Saturday was Harry Byrne, who ran the team confidently from outhalf while also kicking four from four off the tee. With older brother Ross set to start against La Rochelle, the younger Byrne brother is likely to continue at 10 this weekend.“I thought he did a great job.
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