Birthday boy Drico turns it on for Leinster

LEINSTER powered through their last Heineken Cup Pool 2 battle with a thrilling victory over Racing Metro at Stade Yves du Manoir last night to secure a coveted home draw in the quarter-finals in April.

Delighted coaches and players celebrated the win with gusto, the sense of relief palpable with such a battle raging for places and position in the last eight this weekend.

As yet, Leinster won’t know their opponents but their highly deserved bonus-point win assures them of at least third-place ranking.