Leinster wing James Lowe believes it is imperative for his side to capitalise on the “luxury” of playing at home or the rest of their European season.
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Lowe’s side finished the pool stages of the Champions Cup as the best-placed side meaning they earn the right to host knockout games as far as they progress.
Home run in
Leinster also have the benefit of the final being in Dublin, so should they make it all the way then it will still be a home game for them. Their journey in the prestigious tournament continues this week with an intriguing quarter-final against Leicester Tigers.
The Leinsterman acknowledges that his side are lucky to have a home run in and believes that they have what it takes to make the most of it.
“Having the luxury of playing at home is awesome,” said Lowe.
“Mate, if you give us an absolute carpet to play on and don’t water it an hour before the game, we’re pretty confident going into it.
“We’ve put ourselves in a great position to play at home for the next knock-out games we’re a part of, so we need to really capitalise on that.
“I’m fortunate enough to be in a pretty good side, so if you’re not enjoying it at the moment then you’re probably in the wrong field of work. We’re playing with a bit of confidence – and you’ve got boys in every position who are arguably playing their best footy, so it’s going well.”
Unbeaten run
Leinster have been on a sensational run this season and are 20 games unbeaten in all competitions, with their only blemish a draw against the Stormers whilst their Grand Slam winners were away.
Lowe understands this puts a target on their back and insists winning streaks mean nothing if they do not include a trophy.
“You’ve got to understand there’s a bit of a target on your back and I think we deserve it, but everyone’s there trying to pick us apart however which way they can,” he said.
“We know we’ve got a pretty good game plan, a good understanding of what we’re trying to achieve – and if you don’t do your homework and understand what the other team is trying to do, you’re setting yourself up to fail.
“So now this time of season is when it really matters. No one’s going to remember that we were unbeaten for 20-odd games if you don’t have any trophies at the end to show for it.
“‘The next game is the most important’ is the cliché – but it’s knock-out footy and we need to not spoil the fact we’ve put ourselves in a great opportunity.”