Schmidt relief as Leinster recover to snatch draw in Glasgow

Winning has almost become a habit for Leinster in the RaboDirect Pro 12 league this season but on Saturday they were given a reminder that past form does not guarantee success.

Schmidt relief as Leinster recover to snatch draw in Glasgow
Mon, 27 Feb, 2012 - 00:00
Glasgow 10 Leinster 10 Alan Lorimer

However Leinster coach Joe Schmidt can feel reasonably happy his side came away from Glasgow’s Firhill stadium with two points after trailing 10-0 going into the last quarter, with Isa Nacewa on a yellow card.

“To come back and grab a draw in the circumstances of being down to 14 men, in these conditions was terrific,” admitted Schmidt.

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