Defensive frailty gave Leinster a mountain to climb

Bernard Jackman dissects a disappointing day at the office for Leinster aginst Clermont. 
Defensive frailty gave Leinster a mountain to climb
Mon, 24 Apr, 2017 - 01:00
Bernard Jackman

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Leinster came into this semi-final topping most of the attacking stats for the four remaining teams in the competition.

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