Fergus McFadden revels in dream Leinster return

Forget Willie Le Roux’s swan dive non-try, the celebration of the day in Aviva Stadium on Saturday was Fergus McFadden’s.

The 31-year-old, with two European Cup winners medals and a Six Nations title in his locker, was making his 148th appearance for the province — but celebrated like a debutant.

Missing almost five months of a season will do that, due to a serious leg injury sustained against Cardiff on October 1, an injury that cost him any hopes of featuring in the November test series and most of the Six Nations.