England’s finest seek Champions Cup atonement at feet of Leinster | Paul Rees
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Wasps have the first shot at the imposing holders in Dublin on Friday but Saracens look ready to wrest back the trophyThe pressing question in European rugby union as the Champions Cup starts is how do you stop Leinster winning it for a record fifth time. At the launch in Newcastle, where next May’s final will be played, Bath’s director of rugby, Todd Blackadder, suggested it is a tournament where cultures collide – and that the holders have become adept at winning the collision battle.The draw has placed the Irish provincial side in Pool 1 with three former winners of the cup, including Toulo…





