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Now they’re motoring. Much better passing and phase work from Leinster as Barrett continues to have a huge impact on this game by racing under the posts.Big Sam! The move of the game as Leinster get their lines right, and their timing right with some crisp passing.
Prendergast collects from Barrett and fakes a pass beautifully to create open road under the posts.39 mins ago 6:54PM 51 mins: Bristol 7-7 Leinster The ball is ripped out of Jimmy O’Brien’s hands but it’s a Bristol knock-on so Leinster will look to punish here with a scrum just outside their 22.Leinster penalty which Prendergast uses to kick his side further into Bristol’s half of the field. Snyman gathers the lineout and they’re away now.Leinster have it back after a Bristol knock on while releasing it in the ruck. Leinster execute the scrum and Dorris takes off from the back.The scrum fails once more and the referee awards a penalty to Bristol in the end. They’re back in Leinster’s half again from the resultant kick.So Jack Boyle is back in for the penalised Porter. Conan comes offThe scrum does end up on the ground again and it’s Andrew Porter and Max Lahiff who pay the price.Bristol scrum. The structure collapses and the referee calls the captains again. He’s not happy with set-ups not staying up. He warns them that the next time a scrum falls, someone is going to the bin.Leinster changes: Porter, Snyman, Thomas Clarkson and Caelan Dorris are all coming in. They take over from Jack Boyle, Rabah Slimani, Joe McCarthy and Max Deegan depart.51 mins ago 6:42PM 44 mins: Bristol 7-7 Leinster Good kick from Prendergast to bring Leinster almost to the halfway line. It looks like Andrew Porter and RG Snyman are coming on.Great news for Leinster fans as their All Blacks signing is on for Ciarán Frawley at full-back.The referee decides to show sympathy this time and he informs captain Jack Conan that he will let this one slide as they’ve already been stung by yellow cards. McCarthy is very lucky to avoid the bin.The second half has just started and Leinster could be in trouble again as Joe McCarthy appears to have tripped Harry Randall.An error-strewn first half. Both sides will be disappointed with their mistakes, particularly Leinster at scrum time. Bristol’s handling has been their biggest issue so far. Two yellow cards to Rónan Kelleher and Max Deegan is another lowpoint for them although Kelleher has returned to the field already. 1 hr ago 6:26PM Max Lahiff gets the breakthrough! 💥@BristolBears with the game's opening try against Leinster 🐻#InvestecChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/BkbCv0Aq0z1 hr ago 6:21PM 40 mins: Bristol 7-7 Leinster Bristol win the ball back but they knock the ball on again and Leinster regain control. They squander it too though as the half fades out.McCarthy goes off as Kelleher’s time in the sin bin is up. The scrum is reset and the referee then awards a penalty to Leinster. They’re getting into phase play now to see if they can make Bristol blink.Leinster make a change as Gus McCarthy replaces Jordan Larmour while Rónan Kelleher is still in the sin-bin. Bristol have the ball from a scrum but they knock the ball on in their own half. Leinster seem to have stolen some of the momentum now.A chip from Prendergast should have been claimed by Rich Lane but the ball bounces out of his hand as he’s sliding to catch. Jordon Larmour catches it in the air and freewheels under the posts. No hassle for Prendergast to tap over the conversion.The Bristol prop makes Leinster pay for their indiscipline and plows over for the opening score. Benhard Janse van Rensburg converts from close range and Leinster need a response now.Yellow card for Deegan! Fitz Harding has just broken through with a potential try in front of him. Deegan stuck his boot out and there can be no complaints about that decision.1 hr ago 6:07PM 28 mins: Bristol 0-0 Leinster It’s only momentary relief though as Bristol surge through again and the referee has spotted a potential foot trip by Max Deegan. This could be crucial.Relief for Leinster as Bristol are sloppy in possession and Jimmy O’Brien lunges in to reclaim the ball.Yellow card for Kelleher. The referee did warn them that he wasn’t happy with the high penalty count.Penalty given against Leinster for Jack Boyle coming in at the side. Bristol find the corner and they have a great chance now to get the opening score of the game.Prendergast tries an audacious 50:22 kick and it looks like he’s measured it well in the air. But it’s out on the full so it’s back in Bristol’s control again.Leinster lose possession during their own scrum. The ball is eventually booted down on top of Ciarán Frawley who kicks it clear. Bristol restart the play quickly and the ball comes to Prendergast who sends the ball back with interest.1 hr ago 5:59PM 21 mins: Bristol 0-0 Leinster Again, they’re penalised during set-piece play. Leinster then get a penalty which Prendergast kicks straight down the barrel. The Bristol defence gets bamboozled by the bounce and the ball eventually trickles out.Bristol win another penalty and the referee Pierre Brousset summons the two captains to pass on that message. We’re still in the same patch of Leinster’s half with another Leinster scrum on the way.More frustration for Leinster. Josh van der Flier tries to barrell his way through after colletcing the ball from Kelleher. He loses possession on the ground however and Bristol have the ball again.1 hr ago 5:53PM 16 mins: Bristol 0-0 Leinster Leinster win a penalty in the middle of the field and Prendergast swings the ball over for another lineout opportunity.They execute the lineout well and scrum half Harry Randall opts to dink the ball through and find touch. It’s a Leinster lineout but they will hope to get another turnover from this.Jimmy O’Brien accelerates up the wing after catching a chip from Prendergast. But as he O’Brien goes to ground, it’s another penalty for Bristol for not releasing. Bristol are back in the Leinster 10-metre line again.The maul fails them as a knock-on is spotted by the referee and Leinster have the ball again. They get the scum right this time, but as Jack Conan was running free from the back, the referee lifted his arm to award a penalty to Leinster.Leinster are struggling with their scrums as they concede another penalty which allows Bristol to find the corner. They’ll look to create the first real opportunity of the game from here.The lineout is clean and Rónan Kelleher wins the ball back with some good jackal work. A kick comes to full-back Rich Lane who releases a fine kick return and finds touch with a 50:22.1 hr ago 5:43PM 7 mins: Bristol 0-0 Leinster Leinster lose possession from the lineout. The Bears move the ball around quickly and hooker tries Harry Thacker to take off but is tripped up by Sam Prendergast. The referee then awards a penalty against Prendergast for that slide tackle. And now they’ll have a lineout in a dangerous spot where they will look to poke a hole in the Leinster defence.And MacGinty will have to come off, looking a bit shaky as well. Joe Jenkins comes in to replace him at out-half. Play resumes with a Leinster scrum, but a penalty is called against them. That’s a blow after gaining huge territory.Brilliant tackle from Garry Ringrose on MacGinty to push Bristol back and Leinster pour forward to apply pressure as the ball spills away. MacGinty is down needing treatment now as a result of that big hit. It looks like he might have to be replaced.Big turnover for Bristol as Max Deegan has penalty called against him. AJ MacGinty makes the kick and now the hosts will arrange their first lineoutBristol attack first and make a slight break through Benhard Janse van Rensburg swivelling around a tackle with ball in hand. They were holding the ball well through the first few phases, committed a knock-on but Leinster played on and will have a lineout now as a result of the clearance.2 hrs ago 5:29PM Almost time to go, the teams are out on the field.2 hrs ago 4:49PM Bristol Bears11. Gabriel Ibitoye5. Joe Owen17. Jake Woolmore23. Benjamin Elizalde12. Robbie Henshaw3. Rabah Slimani16. Gus McCarthy22. Ross Byrne2 hrs ago 4:41PM Hello and welcome along as Champions Cup coverage continues here on The42. Sinéad Farrell here and I will be taking you through Leinster’s opening clash with Pat Lam’s Bristol Bears in Ashton Gate. There’s plenty of intrigue for this one, as Jordie Barrett prepares to make his debut off the bench after linking up with the Irish province. Bristol come into this game after a big win over Harlequins in the Premiership last weekend and will be gunning for a shot at Leo Cullen’s side.
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