Winners who can emulate Leinster's Leo Cullen and make more history

Simon Lewis Leo Cullen made Heineken Champions Cup history in Bilbao last May, when Leinster lifted the coveted trophy the fourth time. Cullen, who captained Leinster to the first three triumphs, in 2009, 2011 and 2012, became the first European winner, as a player, to repeat the feat as a head coach, the Irish province edging past Racing 92 at the San Mamés.

Winners who can emulate Leinster's Leo Cullen and make more history

Leo Cullen made Heineken Champions Cup history in Bilbao last May, when Leinster lifted the coveted trophy the fourth time. Cullen, who captained Leinster to the first three triumphs, in 2009, 2011 and 2012, became the first European winner, as a player, to repeat the feat as a head coach, the Irish province edging past Racing 92 at the San Mamés.

Yet, Cullen was not alone in chasing the achievement. Here are five more of this season’s team bosses, who could emulate the Leinster legend.

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