All Blacks centre Rieko Ioane is all too aware that his reception at Irish giants Leinster later may be far from warm.
Any hopes that the injured Caelan Doris had of making it back to fitness in time for the British and Irish Lions tour have been quashed following an update from Leinster on Monday.
Jacques Nienaber faced the media this week with more questions than answers after Leinster's Champions Cup dreams were dashed by Northampton.
Leinster have received a timely boost in Springbok RG Snyman ahead of their Champions Cup semifinal clash against Northampton Saints at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
Leinster boss Leo Cullen has provided a positive update on Springbok lock RG Snyman after his brief cameo against Ulster in the United Rugby Championship.
New Zealand centre Rieko Ioane revealed on Wednesday that he is joining Irish club Leinster on sabbatical.