Ulster ‘will give it a real lash’

Ulster coach Brian McLaughlin insists his side will not be bothered by their underdog status in the Heineken Cup final against Leinster.

Mon, 30 Apr, 2012 - 01:00
Russell Martin

McLaughlin was impressed by the performance of Joe Schmidt’s side in recording a 19-15 victory of Clermont Auvergne yesterday which sets up an all-Irish decider at Twickenham on Saturday, May 19.

“Leinster were superb,” said McLaughlin whose side secured a 22-19 semi-final win over Edinburgh in Dublin on Saturday.

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