Questions linger as Leinster go to the well yet again

The Warriors outscored the Stormers by five tries to two in Scotsoun eight days ago despite having less possession and only 35% territory, and Cullen noted their ability to ‘push boundaries’ with the concession of 16 penalties against just four.

URC SEMI-FINAL: Leinster go head-to-head with Glasgow Warriors in the URC semi-final with Glasgow hoping for back-to-back titles while Leinster are in search of silverware that has eluded them over the last few seasons. Pic: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Perception is everything. As of Friday afternoon, Leinster had ‘only’ sold 15,000 tickets for this BKT URC semi-final against Glasgow Warriors at the Aviva Stadium. This on the back of a crowd under 13,000 for last week’s quarter-final at the same venue.

Here, goes the theory, is proof positive of a hangover among fans who had their heart set on a Champions Cup final date in Cardiff and only to be denied by that sensational Northampton Saints performance.