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17 Sept 2025
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17 Sept 2025
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This weekend's meeting between Leinster and La Rochelle will be the latest instalment in one of European rugby's fiercest rivalries. While the weather may not be ideal, it seems that the La Rochelle players are very much getting into the swing of things.
Seemingly getting the team ready for a week of Irish rugby, Kerry native and former Connacht player Ultan Dillane shared footage on his Instagram page of him and the rest of the squad listening to 'Fields of Athenry' as they made their way to their base for the next few days.
The team can be seen on the bus in Cork, where native coach Ronan O'Gara decided to bring his team for a training camp. They are based at the Fota Island Resort on the outskirts of the city.
The two sides have met on three occasions in the Champions Cup in recent seasons. The French side won a close final victory between the pair last year on Irish soil.
This year's clash between La Rochelle and Leinster will take place on Saturday, with kick off at 5:30pm.
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