Fears push could come to shove for Leinster pack

THE doubts surrounding Leinster’s ability to qualify from Pool Two of the Heineken Cup are swirling overhead as they depart for France, but Michael Cheika insists his side have what it takes to surpass even last year’s achievement.

Last season, the Irish province made its way to the semi-final stages from an equally precarious position and they will need a repeat if they are to leave Agen with a win on Saturday.

Two of the side’s last three group games are on the road and, having let a win slip through their fingers in Edinburgh in the last round, the margin for error is painfully thin.