Felipe Contepomi: Covid chaos would not devalue a fifth European title for Leinster

Leinster backs coach Felipe Contepomi. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Never mind that Leinster turn towards a quarter-final this week having played just twice to get there. Felipe Contepomi insists that a European title would be worth every bit as much this season as the four Leinster already have in their locker.

Two entire pool rounds of action fell victim to the Covid crisis in the New Year while the province’s eagerly-anticipated round of 16 clash at home against Toulon last Friday also fell victim to the pandemic when the French side had to forfeit the fixture.