RTÉ rugby analyst Bernard Jackman says Stade Francais' selection of an under-strength side to face Leinster indicates the EPCR need to examine whether the current model is working.
The Parisian side, currently leading the Top 14 but faring miserably in the Champions Cup, had 10 changes to the team which faced Clermont Auvergne last week, indicating that coach Laurent Labit was writing off the European competition to focus on domestic matters.
It's become a common theme for Leinster in the pool phase, with Sale and Northampton previously sending over weakened sides to Dublin.
Speaking afterwards on RTÉ's coverage of the game, Jackman said that both supporters and even Leinster were being "short-changed" by the arrangements and suggested that rule tweaks could be required.
"The EPCR are going to have to look at this. I don't want to get into bashing it. But realistically, the current model is not working. It's too easy to play a second string side.
"It's impossible to fine a club. Because they're not to admit they're (playing) the second string.
'The EPCR are going to have to look at this... Realistically, the current model is not working. It's too easy to play a second string side' - Bernard Jackman reckons Leinster's easy win over Stade Francais raises issues
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"The solution is potentially - like a World Cup - you pick a 33 or 34-man panel quite early. And the only to bring someone in is for a medic or a club doctor or a neutral doctor to sign off on that.
"42,000 people here tonight. Realistically, walking into the Aviva, you pretty much knew the result.
"Stade Francais, if they brought their best team... okay, it's highly unlikely they're going to win. But there's a bit of jeopardy there, a bit of doubt.
"The fans are being short-changed. And even Leinster are being short-changed because they want a better hit out."
Despite an error-filled first quarter, Leinster ran out 43-7 winners, running in seven tries, the visitors' consolation score finally coming in the last play with the clock already in the red.
Nonetheless, such was the paucity of the opposition, Jackman feels Leinster won't be especially chuffed with their scoring haul.
"I don't think Leinster are going to be that happy. 43 points seems like it's a great attacking performance. But the Stade Francais defence was so poor, Leinster would probably say there was 60 points there.
"They'll get there but the biggest issue they've had is the chopping and changing in selection. That was a stronger team tonight but they haven't played a lot together."
