Leinster are determined to finish off Biarritz

FROM the outset, the Pool 3 clash between Biarritz and Leinster at Parc des Sports Aguilera had the look of a group decider about it.

Despite a few twists and turns along the way, that’s the way it’s proven. It’s winner takes all in the south of France this afternoon and, while the Irish side could still progress in defeat if they earn a bonus point and deny Biarritz a similar reward, it’s not an outcome that has been factored into their pre-match thinking. Instead, they’ve primed themselves for the mother of all battles in the heartland of French rugby.

“I’m like everyone else, I feel pressure about every game,” admits Ella. “I could spin the line that this is just like any other game, but it’s not. It’s a winner takes all game so we have to be a little more clinical about how we do things, we have to get points on the board and we have to make sure we defend.