Before last week’s final, in a straw poll conducted across several former Leinster players, they all believed that Toulouse would win
Antoine Dupont
Owen Doyle: Antoine Dupont makes the crucial difference for Toulouse but for Leinster losing three consecutive Champions Cup finals is the stuff of sporting nightmares
It is not in Leinster’s character to be so feckless with the ball, as they were beaten in Champions Cup final
Irish province beaten by French side in extra time in what was a bitter defeat
The Champions Cup pits the best two scrumhalves in the world against each other; victory could depend on which manages to exert more influence
Saturday’s clash of the European titans is as close to a dream final as the organisers could have asked for
French referee’s Mathieu Raynal's clear officiating at the scrum in Croke Park an example which others would do well to follow
Toulouse will face Leinster in London, despite English side threatening to overhaul a 31-12 deficit
But it’s generally good we’re hearing less chatter from referees
The Offload: Antoine Dupont sees off Ireland Sevens in Vancouver; Wolfhounds claim Celtic Challenge
Ireland men winless on the opening day of the Vancouver tournament but the women’s side record a victory over South Africa
Depleted and Dupont-less, can France recover after heartache in the autumn?
France merit favourite status and are in pole position to repeat their title success of two seasons ago
France will also miss out on Emmanuel Meafou and Anthony Jelonch after they picked up injuries
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