Leinster limping but there’s more in them

Saturday’s quarter-final was Leinster’s 19th knockout game over the last four seasons... the fact they won 15 of those shows their understanding of what’s required on these occasions, writes Donal Lenihan.

Despite another less-than-spectacular performance, Leinster find themselves in another European semi-final, their eighth in the continent’s premier competition.

It proved a disappointing weekend for the Aviva Premiership overall with three of their four representatives biting the dust. Leinster not only carry Irish interests but also that of the Guinness Pro12 as they challenge for a coveted fourth European gold star on their famous blue jersey.