The Leinster fans who braved the cold to watch a Guinness Pro 14 meeting with the Dragons at the RDS on Friday night were rewarded with an eight-try feast in a mightily satisfying 54-10 win.
Incredibly, Leo Cullen's side found themselves 0-10 down in the 15th minute of the game, but once they kicked into gear there was no looking back as they romped home with 54 unanswered points including tries from Jamison Gibson-Park, Isa Nacewa (x2), Jordi Murphy, Max Deegan, Jordan Larmour, and Rory O'Loughlin.
Despite a cracking team effort from 1-15, there was one player who thrilled the Leinster fans more than most with his electrifying play, and that man was Jordan Larmour. Starting at full-back, the 20-year-old showed off his outrageous step and ability to break the line on more than one occasion.
While he got on the scoresheet himself, his standout moment was a blistering break to put a try on a plate for O'Loughlin which proved to be the final score of the game.
Frightening pace. Hours after his captain Isa Nacewa had bigged him up to the media, saying that he's something special, Larmour lived up to that billing and more.
Many Leinster fans watching at home took to social media to express their delight with Larmour's performance, with some tipping him for a spot in Ireland's 2019 World Cup squad.
Jordan Larmour already Man of the Match. Ridiculous player. #LeiVDra
— Adrian Barry (@WhosAdrianBarry) November 24, 2017
Jordan Larmour for player of the tournament at #France2023. You read it here first. #LEIvDRA
— Paddy O'Brien (@Padzelli) November 24, 2017
Jordan Larmour....... #LEIvDRA
— Sam O'Byrne (@samobyrne) November 24, 2017
That Jordan Larmour is electric so he is. A more than decent future option for Leinster and Ireland's number 15 jersey #LEIvDRA
— Cian Donovan (@Spudacus12) November 24, 2017
Jordan Larmour! That was absolutely stunning. #LEIvDRA
— Killian O'Criodain (@KOCriodain) November 24, 2017
Jordan Larmour will be playing in the next RWC.
He. Is. Tearing it up. #LEIvDRA— The Loose Head (@TheLooseH) November 24, 2017
Jordan Larmour is a thing of beauty on a rugby pitch. @leinsterrugby #LEIvDRA
— Dara Hayes (@dbmhayes) November 24, 2017
Watch the Jordan Larmour hype really take off now. Could be exceptional. World class potential
— Dave Blair (@viscount_dave) November 24, 2017
Pro14 result: An evening to forget for the Dragons as they are downed 54-10 by eight-try Leinster. Nacewa gets a brace and Jordan Larmour (who got one himself) shines at full-back
— Rugby World (@Rugbyworldmag) November 24, 2017
Something for Irish rugby fans to get excited about for sure.
Hopefully we see more of Jordan Larmour over the course of the season, as it's clear that Leo Cullen has a real talent on his hands.
