Depleted Leinster lose battle

Edinburgh Gunners 20 Leinster 14

The Dubliners, however, should feel satisfied that so many of their second stringers performed well, indicating that Leinster have the strength in depth to sustain them through this season’s campaign.

Leinster could hardly have made a quicker start to their points quest as Felipe Contepomi kicked a penalty with barely ten seconds gone after Edinburgh were caught offside from Ally Hogg’s knock-on.