‘I wouldn’t be taking it lightly’ – Leo Cullen still wary of Quins’ threat despite key men being left at home

Head coach Leo Cullen (right) with Caelan Doris during a Leinster training session at UCD this week. Photo: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Leo Cullen heard the rumour at the start of the week that Harlequins were planning to rest their England internationals for this evening’s Champions Cup opener against his Leinster side at the Aviva Stadium (5.30).

So, as soon that came to pass when Quins showed their hand and named a second-string team at midday yesterday, it didn’t come as a shock to the Leinster head coach.