Rugby World Cup winning Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber has given his verdict on this season’s inconsistencies with Leinster and has had his say on media reports linking Ciaran Frawley to a move to Connacht.
Recent speculation linked him to a return to the Springboks fold with Rassie Erasmus plotting to try and win an unprecedented third World Cup in a row.
Irish legend Tony Ward has branded Leinster as “arrogant”, accusing them of losing touch with fans and calling for Stuart Lancaster to be brought back.
Leo Cullen hasn’t been the only Leinster coach heavily criticised for Saturday’s spectacular Champions Cup elimination by Northampton, as Jacques Nienaber has also been sharply rebuked.
Following a 35-22 win for Scarlets against Leinster in the United Rugby Championship (URC), here's our five takeaways from the game at Parc y Scarlets.