Donal Lenihan: Leinster must work La Rochelle giants out of their comfort zone

After what transpired in their last two outings against La Rochelle, it’s imperative Leinster start well and carry the fight to the visitors from the outset

ALL SMILES: Andrew Porter during the Leinster Rugby Captain’s Run at Aviva Stadium. Pic: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Slaying the bogey man 

For all kinds of reasons, it’s really important that Leinster face the challenge La Rochelle will undoubtedly bring to the Aviva Stadium on Saturday and succeed where they have fallen short against the same opposition over the last two seasons.