LEINSTER 2012-2013

Remembering an era when the Irish province played rugby from the gods

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HOW Leinster fans would love for it to be the summer of 2012 again. Halcyon days for those who admire the boys in blue. For the third time in four years, captain Leo Cullen lifted the Heineken Cup aloft to confirm Leinster as the best side in Europe yet again.

From the media seats of Twickenham, the BBC asked the question: "So are Leinster now the greatest Heineken Cup team of all time?" Among the comments were people lauding this team for being clear of fellow giants Leicester Tigers and Toulouse. After all, they had just watched their side romp to a 42-14 victory against Ulster, still the biggest win in a European Cup final. Even chosen son Brian O'Driscoll was recognising the power of this side, stating at the whistle: "We're now trying to create some kind of dynasty and something to be remembered.