Victor Matfield believes that Leinster’s abject Investec Champions Cup defeat will be a concern for Andy Farrell after they failed to live with Bordeaux-Begles in the final.
The Frenchmen overwhelmed the Irish province, particularly in the first half, to secure the silverware with a dominant 41-19 triumph in Bilbao.
Leo Cullen’s men struggled with the pace and intensity of Bordeaux, who easily got the better of their opponents physically and cut through the defence with ease.
Leinster form the majority of the Ireland side and Matfield reckons that it could have a knock-on effect looking ahead to the inaugural Nations
