Sexton tips veteran Tomane to shine at Leinster

In an early-season landscape that leaves the Irish provinces without their frontline internationals, a lot of responsibility falls on overseas signings.

Leinster are hopeful that the experience, leadership and skillset of Australian import Joe Tomane can help steer last season’s double winners through a tricky start to their Guinness PRO14 title defence and both head coach Leo Cullen and captain Johnny Sexton are confident their side is in safe hands with the versatile back, signed during the summer