Leinster back where they most want to be, the place that has caused them the most hurt

Leinster’s Jordan Larmour and Alex Mitchell of Northampton compete in the air for the ball during the Investec Champions Cup semi-final at Croke Park. Photograph: James Crombie/Inphoknow the road from here. It’s up to them now to decide whether that’s a good or a bad thing.. It’s the place they most want to be, it’s the place they’ve suffered the most hurt. Can’t have one without the other.

We tend to think of Leinster as this hugely experienced juggernaut, full of grizzled warriors who’ve seen it all and done it all. But Larmour is one of only three players who started both Saturday night’s game and– Robbie Henshaw and Tadhg Furlong are the others. Pro sport is an endless churn – the likes of Rob Kearney, Isa Nacewa and Seán Cronin were on that team. Joey Carbery was a sub.

Leinster's Ryan Baird is tackled by Alex Mitchell during the Investec Champions Cup semi-final at Croke Park. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images Kelleher is one of those Leinster players who will be looking to scratch a huge itch in the final. This is his sixth season in the squad. He has played in the past two finals and has had nightmare experiences both times. Off injured after 14 minutes in 2022, on for Sheehan on 68 minutes last year. The build-up to May 25th can’t be all about atoning for those days. It can’t not be about them either, not completely.

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