Leinster dominated the Stormers with a 36-12 victory, notable for the return of player Sheehan who scored twice, showing resilience after an ACL injury. Despite missing 21 players for international duty, Leinster's depth shone, with key contributions from standout players like Jordie Barrett and Andrew Osborne. The match demonstrated the Stormers' inconsistent season, with only brief moments of success. Leinster's early lead set the tone, but injuries to players like Liam Turner and Luke McGrath dimmed an otherwise positive performance as they prepared for upcoming international fixtures.
Sheehan marked his first appearance in over six months following his ACL injury with two tries in his 62 minute man-of-the-match shift, and Lowe went the full 80 on his return from a calf issue.
The Stormers have endured an inconsistent season, and this poor performance in front of a crowd of 18,892 at the Aviva Stadium summed up the South African's hit-and-miss form.
Despite missing 21 players away on Ireland duty, Leo Cullen was still able to call on RG Snyman, Rabah Slimani and Jordie Barrett - all of whom had a big influence.
Leinster raced into a commanding 10-0 lead inside the opening 11 minutes. Ross Byrne had already fired over an early penalty before the out-half linked with Jordie Barrett.
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