‘Isa a weakness? That’s surprising to hear’

Leinster have admitted to some surprise at the suggestion from Welsh legend Shane Williams that Isa Nacewa is a weak link who can be exposed defensively by the Scarlets in today’s Champions Cup semi-final.

Williams has deep respect for a man against whom he played many times but he highlighted the Kiwi’s age – he is 36 this summer – as reason for focusing on him.

“Yeah, that is surprising to hear,” Leo Cullen said rather abruptly.