Ruddock: Time to show ‘nasty’ side

Rhys Ruddock has declared that Leinster are going to have to show their nasty side on Sunday away to 2013 Top 14 champions Castres at the Stade Pierre Antoine.

Matt O’Connor’s side have had their difficulties this season and their Rugby Champions Cup opener at home to Wasps on Sunday was another mixed bag, even if it ended in victory.

There were encouraging aspects, not least in that of an impressive back-row boasting eye-catching performances from Ruddock, Jamie Heaslip and Dominic Ryan.