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La Rochelle's Donnacha Ryan expecting another all-in battle against Leinster

The Top 14 side have the upper hand in terms of recent results — winning the last two finals by the narrowest of margins
OLD FOES: La Rochelle’s forwards coach Donnacha Ryan. Pic: ©INPHO/James Crombie

OLD FOES: La Rochelle’s forwards coach Donnacha Ryan. Pic: ©INPHO/James Crombie

It is a truth now universally accepted that La Rochelle-Leinster is developing into one of the great modern Champions Cup rivalries.

The Top 14 side have the upper hand in terms of recent results — winning the last two finals by the narrowest of margins, and coming from behind in a fierce semi-final in 2021 to win 32-23 at Stade Marcel Deflandre.

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