"Stormers 35 Leinster 0"
"No blue on the board for Leinster in Cape Town - this was about as bad an 80-minute performance as they've put out under Leo Cullen."
"Perhaps it's indicative of a rushed pre-season on the back of a summer where the province contributed so many players to the international game, but they looked poorly prepared for the start of competitive action."
Leinster lost 35–0 to the Stormers in Cape Town, failing to score during the full 80 minutes. The performance ranked among the worst 80-minute displays under coach Leo Cullen. The team looked poorly prepared for the start of competitive action, appearing to struggle with timing, cohesion and match readiness. The poor showing may reflect a rushed pre-season following a summer when the province supplied many players to international duty, limiting preparation time together. The result and manner of play raised concerns about fitness, tactical sharpness and squad depth ahead of upcoming fixtures.
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