Leinster turn out at the Aviva more often than Ireland

Much debate, some of it a tad heated, recently about the massive advantages real or perceived that Leinster enjoy over other teams in the United Rugby Championship and the European tournaments.
Having written exhaustively on this a few weeks ago I didn’t intend to return to the subject but a comment on Twitter at the weekend that Leinster ‘only’ played at the Aviva very occasionally, in the way that say Quins occasionally play at Twickenham, required some quick fact checking.
Leinster’s URC semi-final against Munster on Saturday was their 12th appearance at the national stadium in all compet...

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