He was a member of the Leinster side who won a fourth Heineken Champions Cup in Bilbao in 2018 but has also been part of three knockout defeats.

“They all kind of act as motivators,” said the 25-year-old Irish international. “I know a big one was being in Bilbao and winning there a couple of years back.

“When you have amazing moments like that, you’re chasing those moments, but equally, the disappointments against [ASM] Clermont [Auvergne] in Lyon that I was involved in, then Newcastle against Saracens and then the quarter-final more recently against Saracens are all massive motivating factors.

“Even watching Exeter lift the trophy, that’s another motivator to try and give ourselves the opportunity to be there, so they all contribute.

“Equally, there’s the five-star thing. To add any star to the jersey is another huge motivator, considering the legacy that’s gone before at Leinster and the responsibility to have that same ambition, to try and continue that legacy.

“So, there’s no shortage on the motivation front to try and do our best come Europe.”

The Irish province made the perfect start to their 2020/21 European campaign last weekend, defeating Montpellier 35-14 on the road and securing a try bonus point in the process.

They now host Northampton Saints on Saturday at 13:00 (UK and Irish time), live on Virgin Media, Channel 4, BT Sport and beIN SPORTS.

Leinster Rugby centre Garry Ringrose has admitted that a fifth European title is a “huge motivator” as they look to secure qualification from Pool A in the Heineken Champions Cup.