Leinster defence holds firm against Lyon onslaught to secure Champions Cup win

Leinster withstood a fierce onslaught from TOP14 leaders Lyon to grind out a hard-fought 13-6 Heineken Champions Cup win at the Stade de Gerland.

Leinster defence holds firm against Lyon onslaught to secure Champions Cup win
Sat, 23 Nov, 2019 - 17:52
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Leinster withstood a fierce onslaught from TOP14 leaders Lyon to grind out a hard-fought 13-6 Heineken Champions Cup win at the Stade de Gerland.

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