Cheika lauds ‘most important’ win

MICHAEL CHEIKA described yesterday’s European quarter-final win as the province’s most important in his almost four years in charge.

This is the second time that Leinster have reached the last four under the Australian’s watch but the manner in which they achieved it could hardly have been more different to the 41-35 victory in Toulouse three years ago.

“Very important,” said Cheika when asked about the magnitude of this win for the management and staff.