Jackman: Both fans and Leinster being 'short-changed' by weak visiting teams

RTÉ rugby analyst Bernard Jackman says Stade Francais' selection of an under-strength side to face Leinster indicates the EPCR need to examine whether the current model is working.

The Parisian side, currently leading the Top 14 but faring miserably in the Champions Cup, had 10 changes to the team which faced Clermont Auvergne last week, indicating that coach Laurent Labit was writing off the European competition to focus on domestic matters.

It's become a common theme for Leinster in the pool phase, with Sale and Northampton previously sending over weakened sides to Dublin.

Speaking afterwards on RTÉ's coverage of the game, Jackman said that both supporters and even Leinster were being "short-changed" by the arrangements and suggested that rule tweaks could be required.

"The EPCR are going to have to look at this. I don't want to get into bashing it. But realistically, the current model is not working. It's too easy to play a second string side.

"It's impossible to fine a club. Because they're not to admit they're (playing) the second string.

'The EPCR are going to have to look at this... Realistically, the current model is not working. It's too easy to play a second string side' - Bernard Jackman reckons Leinster's easy win over Stade Francais raises issues