Leinster set up ‘Battle of Ireland’

ALL roads lead to Thomond Park on Saturday for the “Battle of Ireland” between the two top provinces, Munster and Leinster, involving most of Ireland’s Grand Slam heroes.

Munster’s lead at the top of the Magners League is still intact after an impressive bonus-point win over Glasgow on Friday, but Leinster matched that feat with a thrilling victory at the RDS last night, a try deep into injury time ensuring they go to Limerick still just three points adrift at the top.

Leinster will go into Saturday’s game conscious that the Australian back rower Rocky Elsom is the one that could possibly define the province’s immediate future.