Michael Cheika – The man who put Leinster on European map: ‘I’m surprised Leo doesn’t get more accolades’

Aussie who delivered Leinster’s first Heineken Cup in 2009 feels deep connection to the province

Head coach Michael Cheika, left, and captain Leo Cullen with the Heineken Cup during the Leinster squad's homecoming after their 2009 victory.

Rúaidhrí O'Connor

It would be fair to wonder where Leinster would be without Michael Cheika as it would equally to ponder where the Australian coach would be without linking up with the Irish province 19 years ago.

As relationships go, this was as mutually beneficial as it got.