How many English clubs would be confident of beating the leinster second and third string side?

[Leonormous Boozer]

Much closer, and less hyperbolic.
I'd be comfortable saying that Leinster minus their 1stXV would be top 3 in the prem; but I'm not convinced they'd be top 2 - good shot, but not nailed on.

I don't think we would. But give the first XV players their usual 6-8 league games and they'd be a home semi finalist. Minus the first XV and fourth would be an achievement.