Jennings looks to make amends

THIS time last year, Leinster were one of the 16 teams knocked off the Heineken Cup wagon as it moved on towards the knockout stages and Shane Jennings has no intention of being left behind again.

Unlike 12 months ago, the province is still very much in contention for a quarter-final berth going into round six and the Dublin-born flanker is confident that they can cope with the pressures the coming weekend will bring.

“They’re a good bunch of players. It’s a good squad and I think the hurt we’ve had in the past can drive us on,’’ Jennings says. “We really are working hard this week to prepare properly, so when it comes to the game we have to step up and take our opportunity.”