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Leinster surge back to beat Castres by seven points

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Leinster get hell of a battle

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Leinster head coach Matt O’Connor felt his side should have made more of their opportunities during the first half of their 19-7 Heineken Cup victory over Castres Olympique.

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McGrath try seals win for Leinster
McGrath try seals win for Leinster

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New Zealand secure hard-fought victory
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