How the Springboks system changed Leinster's defence

James Tracy broke down Leinster's ferocious defence on today's Rugby Weekly Extra.
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[@alanmcguinn]

I used to love watching Leinster play rugby under Stewart Lancaster, but since Nineaber has come in and brought the SA system with him it's poor to watch and boring. Hopefully there'll be some success at the end of the year, but I can't say that I feel as passionate about them. I think I'd take less success and a more attractive product than what we have. Life is the journey, not necessarily the destination.

[@reabetswekhiba7551]

Come on mate .. surely you don’t believe this ?

[@vuyaniman9440]

The currency of professional sport sports is winning 🏆 at the end of the day… Leinster have been trophy less for the last 2or3 seasons, while being entertaining. The club leadership had to try something different, and that’s what’s happening right now.. by the end of the season, all will be revealed.

[@davidanderson5517]

Irish persons trying to be South African. Have a suspicion that the defence will cause Leinster to possibly run out of petrol against the best teams. Leaving no fuel for attack. Interesting to see where this experiment goes?

[@jaytua-l5d]

they've always been urc most dominant side till south africa entered the comp cant say much has changed

[@kevinbermingham6186]

At the moment leinster are in the same position they've been in previous seasons only not as pleasing to watch . If they win the champions cup it will be seen as a shrewd pivot of tatics but i think they will be beaten by either Toulouse or UBB who ironically are playing a more expansive style . There is the hope that leinster are just doing enough at times and have a few attacking plays saved up for the buisness end of the comps

[@jlsimonable]

dont get carried away . The defense has not met some strong attacking team yet. La rochelle is very average this year

[@Horsegirl5678]

Ireland have figured out this spectacular defense which is why we beat South Africa more times than not in recent years.its a miserable spectacle. Negative and dull rugby

[@Keizer_Soze]

nienaber should be fired. we dont want boring winning rugby. we want beautiful/attractive rugby, even if we never win a trophy again 😠

[@DerekChaplin-mu1gc]

Not sure that Leinster management share the same view, winning trophies help pay the bills. If you defend well not sure why it should influence your attack??

[@danedwadd62]

Why is it getting praised, it won nothing last year

[@Gazelligator]

Why does any team get praised when they win a game?

[@SolosoloAfaluko]

😂😂😂😂