Overview

• The loss in Dublin leaves the Sharks 13th on the URC table after two defeats and a draw on their three‑match tour.
• Leinster crossed for five tries, while Ethan Hooker scored the visitors’ sole try in a match where the hosts controlled territory and defense.
• Leinster were boosted by the return of several British & Irish Lions, whereas the Sharks had only Ethan Hooker, Makazole Mapimpi and Bongi Mbonambi back from Springbok duty.
• Plumtree cited costly early defensive lapses and ineffective contestable kicks, vowing that the team will keep fighting and improve over the next fortnight.
• Siya Kolisi, Grant Williams, Ox Nche and Andre Esterhuizen are due to be recalled for the Durban fixtures, with a decision on Eben Etzebeth’s availability to follow before a tournament pause after Scarlets.