Leinster hit back to edge out Benetton Treviso

A late rally from Leinster carried them to a narrow Guinness PRO14 victory over 14-man Benetton Treviso.

Leinster hit back to edge out Benetton Treviso

A late rally from Leinster carried them to a narrow Guinness PRO14 victory over 14-man Benetton Treviso.

The Italians led 27-22 with 20 minutes left, helped by 12 points from debutant fly-half Ian Keatley, but Dave Kearney scored his third try and replacement Harry Byrne sent over a penalty to give the reigning champions a bonus point in a 32-27 victory.

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