Leinster are stronger now than in golden era, declares McFadden

Fergus McFadden believes Leinster’s current strength-in-depth is such that it trumps even the 2009-2012 era, when the province dominated the European club scene and claimed three Heineken Cups in just four seasons.

Leinster are stronger now than in golden era, declares McFadden
Fri, 29 Dec, 2017 - 00:00
Brendan O'Brien

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