The remarkably depth-blessed Leinster firmly retain inside lane for the overall title in the maiden United Rugby Championship.
But whether a rival force pulls off a veritable giant-killing against the Irish powerhouse somewhere along the knockout course or not, South Africa getting three sides into the top five on the final, 16-team league table is arguably the most salient aspect of the tournament at this point.
Remember the mutterings -- of reservation -- from traditionalists in the “north” when it was first revealed that a quartet of SA franchises would join the former PRO14?
