It was the James Lowe show at the RDS this evening, with the Leinster back's performance making Irish rugby fans curse the fact he not yet eligible to turn out for the national side.
The New Zealand born 26-year-old was instrumental in his side's performance this afternoon as Leinster began the defence of the European Cup with a commanding 52-3 over Wasps.
For Lowe the pick of the bunch was a sensational solo run in the second half, in which the back took a brilliant line, leaving the Wasps' defence flummoxed:
My word ?
James Lowe ??? pic.twitter.com/Ylo4NJCEb7
— Watch Shoulder to Shoulder live on BT Sport (@btsportrugby) October 12, 2018
The half back was a key player in Leinster's fourth try of the afternoon, receiving the ball from Tadhg Furlong before again showing great pace before offloading to Luke McGrath to touch down.
Lowe was also on the end of a sensational piece of play by Jonny Sexton, the Ireland outhalf throwing the ball between his legs to set up Lowe for his second try of the night.
Magical. Out of this world. Stunning.@leinsterrugby are playing a different brand of rugby!
Can we just appreciate what Johnny Sexton does here?! ? pic.twitter.com/jzJFU7R7jU
— Watch Shoulder to Shoulder live on BT Sport (@btsportrugby) October 12, 2018
During the game fans gushed over Lowe's performance, who deservedly scooped the man of the match award:
It all seems very easy for James Lowe, plays with such excitement and calmness. He’s on a different level at the moment. #LEIvWAS
— Simon Matthews (@smileymatthews) October 12, 2018
What a try James Lowe #LEIvWAS
— peter (@royalcounty76) October 12, 2018
James Lowe 4me is the best back in Ireland the guy is a machine & the happiest man n Springfield !! #LEIvWAS #ChampionsCup ?
— Тоny (@TonyKB777) October 12, 2018
Can we sort out James Lowe's passport? ? #LEIvWAS
— Conor Murphy (@secularcelt) October 12, 2018
My goodness James Lowe looks is in the mood. Great try.
— Peter Osborne (@OsborneTweets) October 12, 2018
That Leinster first phase try off line out was ? ? James Lowe is some player!
— Will Webster (@willowebbos) October 12, 2018
James Lowe ?? what a line!! What pace! What power! Trailer ball! Quality!! #Leinster
— Jerome Kilbride (@Youareanape) October 12, 2018
New Zealand rugby is going to have to split itself into two. James Lowe not playing international rugby is hard to believe
— Daithí Boland (@dots_b) October 12, 2018
Due to James Lowe’s dominance, I demand he be split into two immediately!!! #LEIvWAS #ChampionsCup @leinsterrugby #BeastMode
— Frankie Mulqueen (@FrankMulqueen) October 12, 2018
James Lowe is some footy player. Holy hecker?
— Warwick Austin (@WarwickAustin) October 12, 2018
