Leinster picked up a bonus point 34-22 win away to the Cardiff Blues last night to jump back to the top of the Rabo Pro 12 table.
Matt O'Connor's side now hold a two point lead over Munster who are now in second place.
More than a dozen Leinster lads are in the Irish squad for Saturday's game with England, but those that were given a chance in Wales, certainly took it.
Richard Strauss and débutante Jack Conan both crossed the line inside 15 minutes to give Leinster a 14-0 lead.
Tom Denton was then sent to the bin, and the home side capitalized, by scoring two tries before the break.
But two more tries from Michael Bent and Eoin Redden gave the Boys in Blue a health lead, and secured the bonus point.
Matt O'Connor will be delighted that his fringe players, and academy products stepped up when required, as well as Jimmy Gopperth having a great day from the tee, as he bagged himself 14 points.
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