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Barges, line speed and shitfights: Is Leinster’s defence better under Jacques Nienaber?
With plenty of players still finding their feet under the senior coach, a knockout game is going to be decided by individual moments
What is the state of Leinster’s defence now that Nienaber has had his desired window? Photograph: Ben Brady/Inpho/Illustration: Paul Scott
Nathan Johns
Fri Apr 12 2024 - 16:30
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