It did not take long for the schadenfreude to emerge following Leinster’s latest European exit.
Simon Zebo, the former Munster and Ireland wing, poked fun at Leo Cullen’s side following their 37-34 Champions Cup semi-final defeat by Northampton Saints. Zebo, who works as a pundit for tournament host broadcaster Premier Sport, posted a video of himself watching the post-match scenes, with a song called Bottlers playing in the background.
The Corkman, who won 35 caps for Ireland and retired at the end of last season, also posted a photo of a Leinster fan laughing with a pint of beer in his hand and carrying a shopping bag from an upmarket Dublin department store, a dig at their reputation to attract well-heeled supporters.