McGahan keen to be a party pooper

THERE has been no over-the-top Heineken Cup celebrations as Leinster seek to secure an unique European and Magners League double at Thomond Park on Saturday.

Rival coaches Joe Schmidt and Tony McGahan might be on a collision course, but there is huge respect between the two and Saturday’s game is a perfect climax to a season that has brought contrasting fortunes to the two Irish and European heavyweights.

McGahan is convinced Schmidt and lead players such as skipper Leo Cullen and Irish icon Brian O’Driscoll won’t let success get in the way of further ambition.