Leinster edge Scarlets in absence of Irish and Welsh stars

By Brendan O’BrienLeinster 20 Scarlets 13: Leinster landed a significant blow in the scramble for Guinness PRO14 play-off places on Saturday afternoon with a hard-earned and at times entertaining victory against the 2017 league champions in Ballsbridge.

Neck and neck at the top of Conference B before kick-off, the Irish province now commands a three-point lead over their rivals with six rounds remaining.