It was a procession by the end of Leinster's opening Champions Cup game, with the Blues running in eight tries in a 52-3 mauling of Wasps at the RDS. It was entertaining fare for Leinster supporters, with James Lowe in particular impressing.
Towards the end of the game, a rare occurrence transpired with Leinster flanker Rhys Ruddock inadvertently taking referee Roman Poite out of it on 77 minutes. The Frenchman lay motionless on the ground for a moment and eventually had to leave the field of play for the last minutes, being replaced by another official for the final moments of Leinster's commanding win.
The referee is taken out!
When you're not expecting it, these hurt ?
You can hear the wind leaving him ? pic.twitter.com/jp1sqmoBDt
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