That's an ominous response from the Lions though. Our scrum completely splintered and the Lions have the freedom of midfield to stroll over. That's a shame after a good start.

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Fintan Gunne breaks through the Lions defence to secure the first try of the season.

🔴⚫️ 0-5 🔵🟡

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Good first few minutes. Attack looking sharp, half backs gelling well, some very good offloads putting the Lions under a lot of pressure. Early scrum penalty a surprise but welcome bonus.

Less said about that Gabriel conversion and Ericson knock-on the better though.

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For a multitude of reasons I'd be surprised if we get a win here but I'd be happy enough with a competitive performance. Let's go @leinsterrugby.bsky.social 💙
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AND the 2026/27 season officially starts with a kick off from Caspar Gabriel.

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Was hoping to see a lot of Ericson and Gabriel this year but more so in the surrounded by first team sort of vibe rather than babysitter Deegan away in SA sides. Very exciting team all the same! 💪💙 #LIOvLEI

𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙚 𝙜𝙤 💥

This is your Leinster Rugby team for our URC opening round clash with the Lions in Johannesburg 🙌

Full team news: https://bit.ly/4yjQsEc

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