Can Leinster win the Heineken Cup two years in a row?

Leinster capped off a fantastic 2017-18 European rugby campaign by lifting their fourth Heineken Cup. The Dublin-based rugby club is aiming for a second consecutive Heineken Cup title, a feat it achieved previously in the 2011 and 2012 seasons. With four games played in the Heineken Cup so far, manager Leo Cullen's side find itself in second place in Pool 1. Leinster are currently two points behind pool leaders Toulouse. Rugby fans can use the free Bet365 bonus and get the latest odds on all the Heineken Cup fixtures. The two European rugby heavyweights will collide on Saturday, 12^thof January at Dublin's RDS Arena. If Leinster wants to win a second straight Heineken Cup, they must avenge their earlier tournament loss against Toulouse.
Heineken Cup Crucial Round

Matchday 5 in the Heineken Cup is a crucial one for Leinster. The most successful Irish team in European rugby needs to win at home against Toulouse. Anything short of a win could prevent them from making the tournament's quarterfinals. Rugby fans can get the latest betting information from WeAreBettors prior to kick off. Leinster and Toulouse have combined to win eight Champions Cup trophies. It is a stat that shows just how powerful the two giants of rugby are today.
Leinster and the story so far

Leinster began the Heineken Cup in scintillating form. They hammered Wasps 52-3 at the RDS Arena in early October. The large win was far more impressive than it actually was as Leinster were flattered by the final score. Nine days later, Leinster met Toulouse at the Stade Ernest-Wallon. The game was close with Toulouse pulling off a one-point win, 28-27. Having won a game and lost one, Leinster defeated Bath on matchday 4 and 5. A win against Toulouse could make Leinster's season. It could also break it.
Cullen will be without winger James Lowe for the team's game against Toulouse. Lowe faces a two-match suspension due to a red card against Munster in Pro14 play. Johnny Sexton could miss out as well due to fitness while Devin Toner is sidelined through injury.
Can Leinster still qualify for the quarterfinals with a loss?

Leinster can still make the quarterfinals of the Heineken Cup with a loss. The club has registered 15 points and will still play Wasps on matchday 6. A loss to both Toulouse and Wasps could spell doom for Leinster. However, a loss and win would most likely still see them through.
The Heineken Cup is made up of five pools with the top team from each making the quarterfinals. The three highest ranked teams who didn't win their pool also qualify for the knockout round.
Currently, Leinster are the top runner-up team with 15 points. The club is just one point above Glasgow Warriors and Ulster. Meanwhile, Leinster are four points above the fourth runner-up Montpellier.
Since 2014-15, when the Heineken Cup was reduced to five pools, the average number of points needed for a runner-up team to qualify for the knockout stage has been 17.5 points.
Leinster still have everything to play for in Pool 1. Both Wasps and Bath are eliminated and Leinster just need to continue ploughing ahead to make the knockout stage. Cullen's team is strong and could still top the group.
Leading sportsbooks have Leinster as the favourites to win the Heineken Cup. The confidence bookies have in the club reflects its strength. A second start Heineken Cup is within view.