Leinster look for bonus point victory to secure title

THERE are a few permutations to juggle with as the chase for the Magners League title takes the bell this weekend, but the bottom line is simple: win with a bonus point in Cardiff tonight and Leinster will be champions.

Complicating matters is the fact that the Blues — despite their disastrous loss to Llanelli last weekend — still have an outside shot of breasting the tape if they deny the Irish side, but the real threat lies elsewhere, with the Ospreys.

Should Michael Cheika’s side take anything less than the full five points from tonight’s tie at the Arms Park, the Ospreys would need only claim the bonus win from their fixture against the Borders at Netherdale to finish top. With that game on 24 hours after Leinster’s, and Borders bottom of the table and playing their last game before the SRU pulls the plug, Lyn Jones’ side will be keeping their end of the deal.