Leinster have been landed in a fiendishly difficult pool in the Heineken Cup, with Montpellier, Glasgow, and Exeter for company.
They have, however, made a perfect start and today might well have accounted for Glasgow's further interest in this season's competition. While a wind called Brian shook Scotstoun, it was Leinster who truly stormed Scotstoun, running in four tries to win 34-18. It was a remarkable result, given the quality of the opposition, the inclement weather, and the fact that the Blues had not won away to Glasgow in five years.
And yet, in spite of falling behind early to a piece of individual genius by Stuart Hogg, Leinster battled on, and now sit top of Pool Three with a maximum ten points from two games.
With Johnny Sexton characteristically influential, here is how the rugby world reacted to a stunning Leinster success.
Rhys Ruddock is having some season, could break the Lions stranglehold on the Ireland back-row yet
— Rúaidhrí O'Connor (@RuaidhriOC) October 21, 2017
10 points from two games despite a long injury list, Leinster showing championship form
— Rúaidhrí O'Connor (@RuaidhriOC) October 21, 2017
Not much if the lines of running are 👌. No need to reinvent the wheel...
— Brian O'Driscoll (@BrianODriscoll) October 21, 2017
Big win for Leinster. Flying start to European campaign. https://t.co/KrX6eBICfG
— Matt Cooper (@cooper_m) October 21, 2017
Had tempered expectations for Leinster this year. Couldnt have been more wrong. Have the look of a contender. Top drawer today.
— Sean Creed (@sean_creed) October 21, 2017
Statement win from Leinster there. #ChampionsCup
— Matthew Morrow (@Matt_Morrow11) October 21, 2017
Seriously impressive stuff from Leinster to get a bonus point win in Glasgow. Sexton imperious, Fardy industrious & Ruddock immense.
— Mike Pullen (@MikePullen1969) October 21, 2017
Leinster Rugby excellent today, played the conditions well in the opening half. Bonus point try. Sexton sublime, standout. #GLAvLEI
— Hawkeye Sidekick (@hawkeyesidekick) October 21, 2017
Big statement by Leinster cleaning up in Glasgow #CHAMPIONSCUP
— Nigel James TT1F (@nigeljames2003) October 21, 2017
