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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CourtsRugbyLeinsterConnachtFergus McFaddenPlace: LimerickPlace: EuropePlace: MontpellierPlace: Aviva StadiumPlace: Carton HousePerson: McFaddenPerson: Fergus McFaddenPerson: Ben WhitehousePerson: Isa NacewaPerson: Scott FardyPerson: Sean O’BrienPerson: Johnny SextonPerson: Cian HealyPerson: Ross ByrnePerson: Jonathan SextonPerson: SextonPerson: James RyanPerson: Jack McGrathPerson: Richardt StraussPerson: Jordan LarmourPerson: James LowePerson: NacewaPerson: Rob KearneyPerson: Leo CullenPerson: Joe SchmidtEvent: Heineken CupsEvent: Guinness PRO14Event: St Stephen’s DayEvent: New Year’s DayEvent: ChristmasOrganisation: LeinsterOrganisation: ConnachtOrganisation: TG4Organisation: MunsterOrganisation: ClermontOrganisation: ScarletsOrganisation: IrelandOrganisation: Exeter ChiefsOrganisation: Exeter
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