Champions Cup. Final La Rochelle Leinster

How are you feeling ahead of a possible fifth European Cup title? </p> This is our peak.

Champions Cup. Final La Rochelle Leinster

How are you feeling ahead of a possible fifth European Cup title?

This is our peak. It's an amazing competition. We talk about it every year at the beginning of the year. It's a privilege to be a captain. Although I didn't think much about it, you can feel it in your gut. It would be very special to add my name on the list of great players who have done this.

Ronan O'Gara (1) - Have you ever had the chance to meet Ronan?

It's not true. We both wrote to one another, and we wanted to share a cup of coffee (smile). It was an incredible feat for him to get this team to the finals. He's a coach, but I'm just a participant (smile).

This competition has five finals. What would you say to your less-experienced partners?

Although they are young, they still have international experience. It's a match of tests, and it has a similar atmosphere. We have to do our jobs, provide the basics. Our job is making our dreams come true. You may think it will be easier when you are older. It's actually quite the opposite. It's up to you to manage it all. The moments leading up to a big game can be very exciting. Then, kick-off is the best part.

(1) The manager of Stade Rochelais and the opener of Leinster have become close friends.

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