Robbie Henshaw admits the chance to become the most successful team in European Rugby history is a big motivating factor for Leinster ahead of Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup final against Saracens.
Victory at St James' Park in Newcastle would move Leinster onto five titles, one ahead of vanquished semi-final opponents Toulouse.
"It's something we sat down and had a chat about at the start of the season. Everyone is so keen to achieve that bit of history," the Athlone native told RTÉ Sport.
"It's a huge driver for us as a collective.
"Back to back were the words at the start of the season from some of the players and to be in that position now... If we were to do that it would be incredible.
"Toulouse was a good performance... definitely there is another gear in us. We can improve again on that.
"We had a good week's prep last week, a few tough trainings and had a look at Saracens.
"We're sharpening the edges this week and getting ready for what's to come."
Henshaw (25) won his first European Cup in the try-less scrap against Racing 92 last May but for Johnny Sexton, Devin Toner and Cian Healy it was their fourth triumph. Rob Kearney and Sean O'Brien were also involved in all four wins (2009, '11, '12, 18) but missed a final each through injury.
Leinster have won every European final they have contested, including a miracle comeback against Northampton in 2011, which raises confidence ahead of the lastest decider.
"We have that balance of young and old players," said Henshaw. "To have the experienced guys around, who have been there in the last three to four finals and can take ownership during the week, is great to bring the younger guys along.
"You have to tap back into where we have been as a team during this year and last year, the finals beforehand.
"That's a good thing to look back at and get you primed for what's to come."
However, standing in their way are formidable opposition - Saracens were back-to-back champions themselves in 2016-17 and ground Munster down in the semi-final.
"Physicality stands out," says Henshaw of their opponents. "Looking at their game against Munster, it was dog eat dog.
"We need to be ready for what's to come, they went after Munster in the air. We need to be incredibly clinical and we need to be physical."
"They're one of the best teams in Europe, from their record in the pool stages and the competition, so it's definitely going to be our biggest challenge this year.
"We've done our homework and we know what's going to come but it's how we deal with the pressure that will be put on us in the game."
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