Still much to improve on, admits excited Rob Kearney

With their Champions Cup semi-final against Toulon now just six days away, anticipation is building around the Leinster camp as they bid to reach their fourth top-tier European decider in just seven seasons.

However, if they are to book their place in the May 2 showpiece at Twickenham, they will need to be at the peak of their powers against the Top 14 outfit, who finished the past two seasons as Heineken Cup champions.

In the aftermath of their quarter-final win over Bath, Blues full-back Rob Kearney made headlines by suggesting the squad’s preparation was of a higher standard that it had been all season.