Gavin Hastings fears a mauling for Scotland

Gavin Hastings fears Scotland could suffer a Leinster-inspired hammering from Ireland at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.

Gavin Hastings fears a mauling for Scotland
Thu, 08 Mar, 2018 - 00:00
Ciarán Ó Raghallaigh

The province demolished Glasgow Warriors 55-19 in the Champions Cup earlier this year, with eight tries coming against the Scots at the RDS.

Leinster had already qualified for the knockout stages by this point, but showed a ruthless edge that saw six players cross the tryline.

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