John O’Sullivan rates the Leinster performances in Champions Cup win over Toulouse
He will be disappointed not to have scored Leinster’s third try which was ruled out by the match officials and if he had his time again might have veered in a little rather than heading directly for the corner. Some well-judged kicks and he brought good energy.
Significant shift in terms of work-rate and one of the few Leinster players who was able to meet the Toulouse carriers on the gain-line and not give ground for the most part. One or two thumping tackles too. Penalised at the start of the second half for not rolling away in the tackle, it was a minor aberration.Leinster’s lineout was flawless, he worked with typical diligence around the pitch, hit rucks and carried when the opportunity arose.
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