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30th November 2021
04:51pm GMT

Leinster's James Lowe runs out at The Sportsground in November 2019. (Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile)[/caption]
"And sometimes I watch them and just go, 'They are the best'. I watched them against Ulster and they were incredible. And they beat the Bulls [34-7] too, earlier in the season. Then they go out and look poor against the Dragons. "But you see how they play - they are the only team that can play rugby like that in those [blustery, rainy] conditions at The Sportsground. Them and the Crusaders."[caption id="attachment_242430" align="aligncenter" width="640"]
Shayne Bolton celebrates after scoring for Connacht against Ospreys. (Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile)[/caption]
"Connacht always seem to give Leinster a tough time," he added. "I just think that they... let's just say the truth - Connacht just hate them so much."There has always been some bite between the provinces, but that has only intensified since 2015/16 when Connacht went all the way to league title glory and dusted Leinster in the final. Back in 2018, several Leinster supporters were not impressed that Connacht captain John Muldoon stepped up to take the final conversion in a 47-10 win over their side.
"On one more note," Muldoon said after his farewell game, "I apologise for taking the conversion, it wasn't meant in a bad way."Leinster are coming off the back of a 20-10 defeat to Ulster that saw them fail to even pick up a losing bonus point. Coach Leo Cullen says several of Leinster's second string players may have to wait a while before they get another chance. This Friday, expect to see a Leinster XV and bench crammed with internationals. If Connacht can pick up another impressive win, they will put every URC side on notice. WATCH THAT EPISODE HERE:
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