Edinburgh face a daunting Champions Cup challenge against Leinster in Dublin, where the Irish province has won 21 consecutive meetings. The four-time European champions boast eight Test Lions in their starting lineup, including All Black Rieko Ioane and winger Tommy O'Brien, who scored against Scotland last month.

For Edinburgh, this represents their last realistic chance at silverware after falling 17 points adrift of the United Rugby Championship play-offs. Their season has been marred by poor form, winning just four of 14 league games, and controversy surrounding head coach Sean Everitt's contract extension. Former Scotland star Chris Paterson suggests Edinburgh must avoid multi-phase play against Leinster's dominant breakdown system.

While Leinster haven't shown their usual URC dominance this season, sitting fourth with five losses, they remain formidable opponents. Paterson believes an Edinburgh victory wouldn't rank among the competition's biggest upsets given Leinster's inconsistent form. The scale of Edinburgh's task is enormous - they must win to keep their season alive, facing a team still haunted by recent Champions Cup final defeats and hungry for redemption.