Leinster home in on RDS victory

THE buzz and excitement once the sole preserve of Munster’s home games in the Heineken Cup is likely to be transferred to the RDS this afternoon (5.15) when Leinster take on Glasgow Warriors in a must-win encounter.

Leinster made what is now deemed an inspired decision to move European ties from Lansdowne Road on the basis that the national stadium was just too big. The tidy, but cramped, Donnybrook, was too small.

Ireland international winger Denis Hickie, who makes his first start in 12 weeks, believes there is no going back. Hickie has noted the upsurge in interest and believes that has come about because it’s no longer solely about the game but about providing facilities for the fans and their families.