Llanelli hold off spirited fightback by Leinster

LLANELLI moved back to the top of the Magners League after holding off a spirited second-half fightback from Leinster at Stradey Park.

The Welsh side had led 27-0 after a sparkling opening salvo, but Leinster, without most of their Ireland stars, fought back strongly after the break.

Llanelli crossed for two tries inside the opening four minutes and had notched up their four-try bonus point with just over a quarter of the match gone.