Full coverage: Leo Cullen

The trophies are already secured. The lasting verdict on Cullen's reign may depend on whether Leinster can emerge from his shadow without suffering the effects of authority decay.

There are those who want a guillotine to fall on the head coach – that's not going to happen, but some level of internal change is needed and both the attack and defence are in clear need of a reboot.

Leinster's climbers are starting to find their legs again after taking a different route map to the European glory that has eluded them for too long. Leo Cullen's men should have too much for Edinburgh, but can they at last conquer their Everest again?

As Leinster continue to fill large stadiums in Dublin, the memory of a defeat 21 years ago remains poignant. Today, under Leo Cullen's leadership, the team simply have to perform or live with the horrible experience of those Leinster players who went before them.

The rugby giants of Europe and South Africa line out this week for the first round of the revitalised cup. Leinster are favourites to lift the trophy next Spring but many others also see themselves in the race.

Stuart Lancaster discusses with Paul Flynn the difficult transition out of the England job and how he is cherishing the more hands on coaching role with Leinster.