Sean Lineen’s troops were assured the game would go ahead at the Royal Dublin Society Showgrounds despite the freezing conditions and travelled to Ireland as a result.

Leinster declared the pitch playable on Thursday but reversed their decision due to extreme and unprecedented conditions the night before the clash.

Glasgow – who urged Leinster to call the game off early if they had any doubts – have been left fuming at the postponement and a spokesman said: “Glasgow will now be discussing the late cancellation of the fixture with Magners League organisers, Celtic Rugby, as a priority.”