URC: Scarlets prepared for ‘different animal’ Leinster – Josh Macleod

Scarlets are making their first appearance in the play-offs since 2018, when they were beaten 40-32 by Leinster in the final.

Leinster, meanwhile, have made it to this stage in each of the past 10 seasons.

And while Macleod recognises his side go to Dublin as underdogs, he believes they are more than capable of claiming another big scalp.

“The confidence is good, there’s no complacency, boys are still willing to turn up to work, train hard every day and continue to get better. At this stage of the season you can’t really ask for more,” said the back-rower.

“We’ve got a changing room that are willing to fight for each other and when you get to the quarter-finals, who knows what can happen.”

Macleod says the Leinster game is a chance for Scarlets to repay some of their fans’ faith after what has been a tumultuous period on and off the pitch.

“They’ve had to endure some pretty tough results over the last couple of years,” he said.

“To be able to give back, with the opportunity to come over to Dublin, hopefully we can put out a performance they can be proud of.”