'We are pretty much playing Ireland', claims Cherries boss

Skivington was speaking after his side had turned a 17-5 half time deficit against Bordeaux Begles into an impressive 22-17 victory, but admitted Glucester would still need to improve dramatically if they were to stand any chance of beating Leinster.

LEINSTER AWAIT: Gloucester's Albert Tuisue (centre) during the Heineken Champions Cup match at the Kingsholm Stadium. Pic: Simon Galloway/PA Wire.

Gloucester head coach George Skivington believes his side are "pretty much playing Ireland" when they travel to the RDS to face Champions Cup favourites Leinster on Friday night.

Skivington was speaking after his side had turned a 17-5 half time deficit against Bordeaux Begles into an impressive 22-17 victory, but admitted Gloucester would still need to improve dramatically if they were to stand any chance of beating Leinster.