‘Different’ Leinster wary of Wasps sting in Europe

Eoin Reddan has often spoken of the dangers faced by the provinces in the first round of European fare, especially when the opposition happens to be English.

The Leinster scrum-half spent four seasons with Wasps and he saw then and since the bounce which clubs from that league can enjoy when they pitch up for the opening round of fixtures, whether that be in the old Heineken Cup or its Champions Cup successor.

Leinster have kicked off their European duties against English opposition six times in the 11 seasons since the current format was introduced. Somehow, all of them happen to have been played out at the RDS.