Leinster grind out victory against dogged debutants

Leinster 9 Exeter Chiefs 6

Leinster grind out victory against dogged debutants
Sat, 13 Oct, 2012 - 19:04

Leinster 9 Exeter Chiefs 6

Defending champions Leinster were left clinging on for a nervy, narrow win over Heineken Cup new boys Exeter Chiefs at the RDS.

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