Jack Conan: 'We’re not worried about the big picture thing. It’s all about the next moment'

Jack Conan believes Leinster's frustrations from last season will not affect their opening few weeks in this year's URC. 

READY FOR NEW SEASON: Jack Conan has insisted the Leinster players aren’t taking a ‘big picture’ approach in the opening games of their latest URC campaign. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

There might be external pressure on their shoulders following three seasons without a major piece of silverware, but new father Jack Conan has insisted the Leinster players aren’t taking a ‘big picture’ approach in the opening weeks of their latest United Rugby Championship campaign.

Due to the impending arrival of his daughter Remi, Conan was absent from Ireland's travelling party for the summer tour of South Africa. This has led to a quick reintegration back into the provincial system for the Wicklow man and he will captain the Leinster side from the No 8 position in their URC opener against Edinburgh in Hive Stadium this evening (kick-off 7.35pm).