Jennings has eyes on Heineken Cup spot

Leinster will once again show why they have arguably the strongestsquad in European rugby when they play Edinburgh in tonight’s RaboDirect Pro 12 match.

They’ve named just three survivors from the starting 15 that hammered Cardiff in last weekend’s Heineken Cup quarter-final but it’s still a formidable looking selection featuring nine full internationals. With a 10-point cushion at the top of the Pro12 table, Leinster could afford to come into this match relaxed, but don’t expect them to. Because for men like flanker Shane Jennings, this match is another opportunity to prove why he should be picked for the Heineken Cup semi-final against Clermont.

“I was happy with the Munster game and I’ve been happy with my form this season,” he said. “But there’s a lot of competition in the squad and it’s up to me to keep consistency in my performance and if I do at least I’m sticking my hand up and putting pressure on him.