Munster Lions backing Leinster for Heineken Cup glory

JERRY FLANNERY and Ronan O’Gara will be cheering on their biggest rivals in the Heineken Cup final, claiming that a Leinster victory would put the seal on a season when Irish rugby ranked alongside the best in the world.

It is clear, though, that the memories of their 25-6 semi-final defeat are still raw, Flannery steadfast in his belief that Munster had the quality to retain their crown as champions of Europe.

“I think Leinster will win it,” said Flannery. “If they play close to how they played against us then they’ll win.