The Irish province ran in 20 unanswered points in the first half at Mattioli Woods Welford Road, but Tigers threatened a comeback after the break, scoring two tries as Leinster were only able to add to their tally through a Ross Byrne penalty.

The four-time European champions held on for a 23-14 win, however, and booked a monumental semi-final clash with reigning champions Stade Toulousain at Aviva Stadium.

“We got the job done in the end which was the main thing,” Gibson-Park said after the game. “Definitely things to work on before next week.

“I suppose we’ve had two weeks to prepare which has been really good as a squad. We could’ve been a little bit undercooked today, certainly on the physical side of things, but like I said we’re happy to have the job done.

“To play in front of a crowd like this is really amazing so we’re grateful.”

Gibson-Park picked up the Heineken Star of the Match award for his display against Leinster after he dictated proceedings superbly.

“I wouldn't say free rein,” he replied when asked about his role in the team. “I have [senior coach] Stuart Lancaster on my back a little bit.

“I love the way we play, and I enjoy working with the coaches and the team we have. Looking forward to the back end of the season now.”

Gibson-Park went on to share his thoughts on Toulouse, who reached the semi-finals after defeating Munster Rugby on place kicks in a sensational game in Dublin.

“They are an unbelievable team, obviously they went to Ireland and won against Munster so that shows how good they can be.

“But we’ll take it a day at a time and prepare as best we can for next week.”

Leinster Rugby scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park was delighted his team were able to see off a strong Leicester Tigers side in the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.