Fans stream to Millennium stadium for Heineken Cup final

Thousands of rugby fans will be in Cardiff today, to see Leinster take on Northampton in the Heineken Cup final.

Kick off at the Millennium Stadium is at 5pm.

Leinster are aiming to win a second Heineken Cup final in three years. They boast a formidable line-up containing 12 Ireland internationals and start as clear favourites.

Northampton prop Soane Tonga’uiha believes the set-piece battle will decide this afternoon’s match.

Both teams are feared for their scrummaging and Tonga’uiha insists that if Saints do gain the upper hand, it will only be in the closing stages of the match.

“We’ve come up against some good teams this season but Leinster are one of the best,” said the Tongan.

“They have some great ball carriers and their pack do their set-piece well. That’s something we pride ourselves on as well, so it will be a good match-up. If we do get an edge in the scrum, it will take a long time to come.

“We’re focusing on getting on top of them set-piece wise, especially in the scrum. It’s not going to take 40-60 minutes like it’s done in the group stages, quarters or semis, Leinster will stick with us pretty much the whole way.