Leinster assistant coach Tyler Bleyendaal has warned his side about the threat posed by the in-form Lions ahead of Saturday’s Vodacom URC clash at the Aviva Stadium.
The Lions head to Dublin on a six-match winning run that has lifted them to third on the standings, level on points with fourth-placed Leinster.
“They are extremely cohesive at the moment and playing with a lot of confidence,” Bleyendaal said. “Every point matters at the top of the table.”
Leinster are aiming for silverware in the URC and are through to the final of the Investec Champions Cup against Bordeaux Bègles later this month.
Ireland prop Andrew Porter returned from injury to play a starring role in Leinster’s semi-final win over Toulon, earning Man of the Match honours.
“It’s incredibly special for me to be back after a bit of injuries,” Porter said. “We are going from strength to strength. It’s incredibly exciting what we are doing.”
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While fellow prop Tadhg Furlong and wing James Lowe are also back in training, centre Robbie Henshaw will miss the Lions clash.
Henshaw was stretchered off early in the match against Toulon following a heavy collision and is undergoing return-to-play protocols.
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