Toner hails Nacewa courage

LEINSTER’S Devin Toner was the tallest man on the pitch during his sides Heineken Cup victory over French Super 14 league leaders Racing Metro on Saturday.

Yet he believes one of the smallest provided the inspiration for victory after producing a crushing tackle on Racing’s talisman Sebastian Chabal.

Toner, pictured right, was not only delighted to be in the team for this group opener but also to be on the winning team – his selection was most likely due to the unavailability of injured skipper Leo Cullen – and he admits to having watched in awe as diminutive winger Isa Nacewa tamed Chabal with a huge tackle early on.