Barrett shows class but Clermont and lineout give Leinster plenty of problems in nervy win

Standing out more than any in blue was a malfunctioning set-piece that did untold damage to best-laid plans. Leinster had 16 throws on the evening and could only claim 60% of them. Not nearly good enough.

TOUCHING DOWN: Jordie Barrett of Leinster scores his side's second try despite the efforts of Lucas Tauzin and Alexandre Fischer of ASM Clermont Auvergne during the Champions Cup Pool 2 match between Leinster and ASM Clermont Auvergne at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Pic: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Investec Champions Cup: Leinster 15 Clermont Auvergne 7

A ninth win in nine games for Leinster this season, and a second straight win in the Champions Cup, but Leo Cullen’s side were made to work much harder than expected by their French visitors on a wet and cold Saturday evening.