Ex-Leinster boss Matt O’Connor offers word of warning ahead of European final

Leicester Tigers head coach Matt O’Connor believes Leinster must show “defensive energy” if they are to defeat Racing 92 in tomorrow’s European Rugby Champions Cup final in Bilbao.

The 47-year-old suffered a double defeat against Racing in the pool stages, where the Tigers were beaten 22-18 in Paris before a 23-20 loss at Welford Road.

The former Leinster head coach said the Irish province would have to be accurate in defence if they are to win the European Cup for a fourth time.