Leinster pack must front up as Sharks will take no prisoners

Robbie Henshaw might be checking the fine print in his contract. Filling in at flanker for a scrum or two during a game is one thing, but to act as primary cover, that’s a different conversation. However, needs must, and it is a ‘break glass’ option.

As a specific set of circumstances, it is apposite that his opposing number at inside centre, Sharks captain Andre Esterhuizen, has fulfilled both roles in midfield and backrow for the Springboks. Whatever transpires, they are likely to see a great deal of each other.