Leinster player ratings: Leinster secured a workmanlike 36-12 victory over the Stormers in a scrappy URC contest at the Aviva Stadium, with the Irish province showcasing their depth without quite reaching their peak.
Dan Sheehan will captain Leinster on his first appearance of the season against the Stormers in the United Rugby Championship (URC) to mark his return from a long-term ACL injury.
Leinster overcame La Rochelle 16 - 14 in a titanic struggle at the Stade Marcel-Deflandre. Scraping home on the back of a heroic defensive shift in the final twenty minutes, Leinster proved unequivocally that they are a different beast this season.
Ahead of the highly anticipated URC matchup between Leinster and Munster, both teams have welcomed back multiple players to their starting lineup.
Leinster player ratings: The men in blue ground out a scrappy 20-12 win over Connacht at the Aviva Stadium, with a much-changed side struggling to find fluency.
Jordie Barrett and RG Snyman give Leinster two new weapons in their teeming arsenal, but young guns are also hitting the mark.
Leinster player ratings: Leinster shook off a sluggish start to roar into fifth gear in a splendid second half, securing a commanding 35-12 victory.
All Blacks centre Jordie Barrett is set to make his much-anticipated Leinster debut on Sunday against Bristol Bears in the Investec Champions Cup.