Exiles on a wing and a prayer as pace men return

LONDON IRISH have it all to do when they face Heineken Cup champions Leinster in a decisive Pool Six showdown at Twickenham today.

Last weekend’s shock defeat to the Scarlets means their opening-day win at the RDS could be for nothing as they need a five-point swing to top the group, although head coach Toby Booth is adamant all-out attack is not an option.

Irish have only secured two try bonus points so far in the competition, but they are boosted by the news that captain Bob Casey has shaken off a back problem to line up in the second row.