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Leinster book Champions Cup final place following superb victory over Toulouse




Leinster have booked their place in the Champions Cup final after a superb 30-12 victory over Toulouse at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium.

The reigning champions who will now look to add a fifth title to their collection, took full control of an eagerly anticipated contest despite a nervy start.

However despite conceding an early penalty in the opening minutes, the result never looked in doubt as tries from Lowe, McGrath, and Fardy along with the booth of Johnny sealed an impressive victory over their French counterparts.

Leinster will now look to defend their title against Saracens on May 11th at Newcastle’s St James’s Park.

Scores as follows:

Leinster 30

Tries: Lowe (14), McGrath (26), Fardy (53)
Conversions: Sexton (15,28,55)
Penalties: Sexton (11,66), Byrne (78)

Toulouse 12

Penalties: Ramos (6,31,45), Ntamack (60)

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