Leinster v Glasgow Scrum V Live Pro 12

Glasgow can take heart in the that Leinster have only taken

Glasgow can take heart in the that Leinster hate only taken the

that Leinster have only taken the trop`y away and nne

that Leinster have only taken the trophy away and one of those

that Leinster have only taken the occasions. It

that Leinster have only taken the occacions, At is a sell-out here

occasions. It is a sell-out here in tha

occasions. It is a sell-out here in the Irish capital. Leinster fans are

among some of the Irish capital. Leinster fans are

among somd of thd most the Irish capital. Leinster fans are

among some of the most loyal and the the Irish capital. Leinster fans are

separate the Irish capital. Leinster fans are

sepabate in the Irish capital. Leinster fans are

Island fans -- lies go fans the Irish capital. Leinster fans are

Ishand fals -- lies go fans have Island fans -- lies go fans have

ma`e Island fans -- lies go fans have

made their way across the North Island fans -- lies go fans have

Arguably the greatest player Island fans -- lies go fans have

Arguably the greatest plaqer of his Arguably the greatest player of his

genebatiol, Brial O'Driscoll Arguably the greatest player of his

bringing down the final curtain Arguably the greatest player of his

bringing dogn thd final curtain on bringing down the final curtain on

his career. It is set to be bringing down the final curtain on

emotaonal occasion. bringing down the final curtain on

emotional occasion. It is the best emotional occasion. t hs the best

two sides in the league, Leinster emotional occasion. t hs the best

against Glasgow. emotional occasion. t hs the best

against Glacgow. Hello `nd emotional occasion. t hs the best

to a sun-drenched Dublin. It is emotional occasion. t hs the best

arrogant tebsus Rcotland, Glasfow versus Leinster.

vepses Leincter. Fattinflq, I `m joined by an Irishman, Scotsman and

a Welshmal! joined by an Irishman, Scotsman and

a Welshman! Leinster have joined by an Irishman, Scotsman and

a Welshmal! Leinster have reached a Welshman! Leinster have reached

this fine on the last a Welshman! Leinster have reached

occasions. But they have tended to a Welshman! Leinster have reached

fall at the final hurdle. Why is that? To pud that in

fall at the final hurdle. Why is that? To put that in context, I

think a couple of them where due to that? To put that in context, I

succeeding in the Heineken Cup and that? To put that in context, I

having a hangover from that. that? To put that in context, I

having a hangovep from that This Is having a hangover from that. This is

a Leinster side that is a bit on a Leinstep cide that is a bit nn the

wane, a Leinstep cide that is a bit nn the

wale, and a Leinstep cide that is a bit nn the

wane, and Glasgow are an up)and-coming

wane, and Glasgow are an up-and-coming cider. They

wane, and Glasgow are an up-and-coming cider. Thdy are

wane, and Glasgow are an underdogs tonight, but

wane, and Glasgow are an un`ebdogs tonight, but also

undebdogs tonight, but `lso thd form side in the league.

undebdogs tonight, but `lso thd form side in the leagte. Nine fit

undebdogs tonight, but `lso thd form side in the league. Nine fit trees

on t`e side in the league. Nine fit trees

on the trot. What has Gregor side in the league. Nine fit trees

Townsend done to turn side in the league. Nine fit trees

Towncend done to turn the side in the league. Nine fit trees

Townsend done to turn the side side in the league. Nine fit trees

a potential league winning side? a podential leagte winnhng sidd? He

has used hic squad, that as the a podential leagte winnhng sidd? He

has used his squad, that is the key. has esed hic squ`d, that as thd key.

In all of those victories, he has has esed hic squ`d, that as thd key.

not been afraid to has esed hic squ`d, that as thd key.

changes. To make a squad harmonious has esed hic squ`d, that as thd key.

one that is happening, that she woqld

one that is happening, that she would you have a great team ethic.

Thay would you have a great team ethic.

They go in hugely confident would you have a great team ethic.

Nine games on the trot, you will get so mech

Nine games on the trot, you will get so much from that. There is a lot of

Nine games on the trot, you will get confidence in the Glasgow. As we

heard that the very top, Brian O'@rascoll,

heard that the very top, Brian O'Driscoll, one

heard that the very top, Brian O'@rascoll, one of

heard that the very top, Brian O'Driscoll, one of the greatest of

heard that the very top, Brian his generation, it

heard that the very top, Brian his generataon, it is his

heard that the very top, Brian his generation, it is his final

gaie, his generation, it is his final

game, his swansong, how much extra motivation will give his team-mates?

Whan motivation will give his team-mates?

When it is your last game, that motivation will give his team-mates?

means all of the attention has been on ham,

means all of the attention has been on him, but

means all of the attention has been on ham, btt he

means all of the attention has been on him, but he is the

means all of the attention has been man. They didn't get to the European

means all of the attention has been final, and dhis

means all of the attention has been final, and this is the last chance

for silverware for some great final, and this is the last chance

players, like Leo Cullen. They will want

players, like Leo Cullen. They will walt to

players, like Leo Cullen. They will want to bnwl

players, like Leo Cullen. They will walt to bnwl out

players, like Leo Cullen. They will want to bowl out with

players, like Leo Cullen. They will walt to bnwl out wath a

players, like Leo Cullen. They will want to bowl out with a victory,

especially in thdir want to bowl out with a victory,

Conditions could not be better. The want to bowl out with a victory,

coaches have had a very busy week. coac`es h`ve had a very busy week.

We have been catching up with coac`es h`ve had a very busy week.

We have been catchang up with them coac`es h`ve had a very busy week.

Yoqr first final coac`es h`ve had a very busy week.

Your first final for the coac`es h`ve had a very busy week.

Yoqr first final for thd Glasgnw Your first final for the Glasgow

Warraors, Your first final for the Glasgow

Warriors, what does Your first final for the Glasgow

Wapraors, w`at dnes it Your first final for the Glasgow

Warriors, what does it mean not just Glasgow, but Scotland? It is

Warriors, what does it mean not just Glasgow, `ud Scotland? It is a

Warriors, what does it mean not just tremendous feeling. The buzz

tremendour feelilg. he buzz around Scottish rugby in the last couple

tremendour feelilg. he buzz around weeks has been tremendous. We have

weekc has been tpemendous. We have seen a lot of supporters here in

weekc has been tpemendous. We have Dublin. It is great. We are in the

weekc has been tpemendous. We have final for a reason, and t`at

weekc has been tpemendous. We have final for a reason, and that is to

weekc has been tpemendous. We have win. This ground

weekc has been tpemendous. We have win. This gbound has

weekc has been tpemendous. We have win. This ground has been a

stumbling block for you in the past. win. This ground has been a

We are up against one of the best We are up against one of the bdst

teams in Europe, the best We are up against one of the bdst

the league this year, but we have We are up against one of the bdst

had some good battles against them. We had a very close to the tear

had some good battles against them. couple of months ago. It will be a

had some good battles against them. real fight donight.

had some good battles against them. real fight tonight. Is their

mopifatiol real fight tonight. Is their

motivation to ruin the party for Brian O'Driscoll? No, he has been

motivation to ruin the party for one of my favourite players

motivation to ruin the party for ona of my favourite players for

one of my favourite players for the last 15 years so

one of my favourite players for the be involved in this

one of my favourite players for the be involvdd in this last

one of my favourite players for the be involved in this last game, but

one of my favourite players for the we are here to win. We hope it will

be a great game dor we are here to win. We hope it will

be a great game for the supporters. This is due fit final for

This is dte fit dinal for Leinrter, your first. Argue ready? The guys

have worked really hard. There has bean

have worked really hard. There has been a lot of time together heads

have worked really hard. There has right.

have worked really hard. There has righd. It

have worked really hard. There has right. It is about one performance

have worked really hard. There has now. That will decide the season.

Glasgow are a formidable now. That will decide the season.

Glasgow ape a fopmidable side, Glasgow are a formidable side,

brilliant defenshvely. Glasgow are a formidable side,

brilliant defensively. This will be Glasgow are a formidable side,

tough. Yes, 100%. They have been the form

tough. Yes, 100%. They have been the fopm team sance

tough. Yes, 100%. They have been the form team since Christmas. We will

have to make sure we are very good. It will be a tough game and

It wall bd a toufh game and it will be small margins. It is extra

It wall bd a toufh game and it will special in a way with Brian

It wall bd a toufh game and it will O'Driscoll, his last game.

It wall bd a toufh game and it will O'Driscoll, his last gale. Will

It wall bd a toufh game and it will emotions in the way or to just

emotaons hn the vaq or to just about doing the job? It is

emotaons hn the vaq or to just about we do every day. We need to

emotaons hn the vaq or to just about sure we can deliver our

sure we can deliter our best performance. It is more

sure we can deliter our best performance. It hs more about ts

sure we can deliter our best than it is about Glasgow and we need

sure we can deliter our best to make sure we bontrol

sure we can deliter our best to make sure we control what happens

to`aq. to make sure we control what happens

today. Matt O'Connor tried to to make sure we control what happens

the lid on the emotions. Let's look at

tha Leinsteb introduction. They have

tha Leinsteb done that, got the T-shirt. It is a

tha Leinsteb big day for Gordon Reid. The second

big day for Gordnn Reid. The sdcond row, look out for Jonny Gray. He

big day for Gordnn Reid. The sdcond been outstanding this year

big day for Gordnn Reid. The sdcond been outstanding this ydar per

big day for Gordnn Reid. The sdcond Glasgow. @lco

big day for Gordnn Reid. The sdcond Glasgow. Also the captain, Al

big day for Gordnn Reid. The sdcond Kellock. A superbly balanced

Kellock. @ cuper`lq balanced b`ck row, actually on both sides. The

row, actu`lly on both shdes. The battle between the two number eights

row, actu`lly on both shdes. The is intriguing. With Jamie Heaslip,

is intrigting. Wht` amhe Heaslip, that is his -- this is going to be

his fifth fanal, that is his -- this is going to be

his fifth final, he that is his -- this is going to be

his fifth fanal, he has that is his -- this is going to be

his fifth final, he has twice been a lia.

his fifth final, he has twice been a lie. Yes, it will be a great match

his fifth final, he has twice been a today. Josh Strauss is a great

to`aq. Josh Stratss is ` great player, hd `lays up front that. It

seems to have galvanised this pack. Jaiie

seems to have galvanised this pack. Jamie Heaslip, he seems

seems to have galvanised this pack. Jamie Hearlap, hd seems to plax

Jamie Heaslip, he seems to play evarq

Jamie Heaslip, he seems to play every match Leinster play in, and

evary match Leinrter play in, `nd for Ireland. His constituent -- his

evary match Leinrter play in, `nd consistency is

evary match Leinrter play in, `nd consistenby is stperb. He has

evary match Leinrter play in, `nd consistency is superb. He has great

evary match Leinrter play in, `nd vision and a great skills. It is a

evary match Leinrter play in, `nd big day for Jamie Heaslip. Jamie

big day for Jamie @easlip. Jamhe Heaslip has played every minute of

evarq Heaslip has played every minute of

evary game Heaslip has played every minute of

every game in Heaslip has played every minute of

evary game an the Heaslip has played every minute of

every game in the six Nations victory. Another tasty

victory. @nother tasty dncounter is in the second row today. When did

victory. @nother tasty dncounter is think of Glasgow, you think of Al

think of Flasgow, qou think of Al Kellock. He sums up what Glasgow or

think of Flasgow, qou think of Al all about, they are in your

all about, dhey `re in xour fabe, you never get anything easy. He is

all about, dhey `re in xour fabe, always in

all about, dhey `re in xour fabe, always around the breakdown. He is

very physical and `is always around the breakdown. He is

very physical and his line-out play always around the breakdown. He is

is outstanding. But Devin Toner has is oetstaldang. @ut evhn Toner has

been sensational this year. He is oetstaldang. @ut evhn Toner has

six foot 11. His defence in particular

six foot 11. His defence in paptaculap dhis

six foot 11. His defence in particular this season, his tackle

coqnd is particular this season, his tackle

count is right up there. You try particular this season, his tackle

coqnd is right up there. You try tO count is right up there. You try to

run around that reach! His ball carrying and his handling ability as

run around that reach! His ball well, he is not just the beanpole

run around that reach! His ball that some people thought he was at

the outset. that some people thought he was at

tha outset. He that some people thought he was at

the outset. He is the real deal. There is so much speed

the outset. He is the real deal. There is ro much speed in

the outset. He is the real deal. There is so much speed in the back

the outset. He is the real deal. three here. The big selection for

the outset. He is the real deal. Glasgow is Peter Murchie. That is

the outset. He is the real deal. instead of Stuart Hogg. Gordon

D'Arcy and Brian O'Driscoll have D'Arcy and Brian O'Drisboll have

done it for years for a D'Arcy and Brian O'Drisboll have

Peter Horne D'Arcy and Brian O'Drisboll have

Peteb Horne is a playmajer, D'Arcy and Brian O'Drisboll have

Peter Horne is a playmaker, a great D'Arcy and Brian O'Drisboll have

left foot. Another key selection per ledt foot. Anothdr key relection per

Glasgow, to intepnational ledt foot. Anothdr key relection per

in t`e Glasgow spuad, but ledt foot. Anothdr key relection per

in the Glasgow squad, but Gregor ledt foot. Anothdr key relection per

Towncend hac gone for ledt foot. Anothdr key relection per

Townsend has gone for Finn Russell, Towncend hac gond for Fhnn Rusrell,

and Chris Cusiter is, he Towncend hac gond for Fhnn Rusrell,

his last game for Glasgow tonight. I thinc

his last game for Glasgow tonight. I think Glasgow would been happy for

Jiimq think Glasgow would been happy for

Jimmy Gopperth to think Glasgow would been happy for

Jiimy Goppebth to be playing think Glasgow would been happy for

Jimmy Gopperth to be playing over think Glasgow would been happy for

Ian Madigan. He has bags of Ial Madigan. e has bagr of

experience, Jimmy Gopperth. Finn Russell, 21 years old and I really

Russell, 01 years old and I really like this kid. He attacks the line,

is Bbitail defence, like this kid. He attacks the line,

is Britain defence, he has the speed like this kid. He attacks the line,

and he knows where the try-line an` `e knnwc whepe the trq-lind is.

He is a real prospect. I am really lookang forgard to this

Brian O'Driscoll is a modest man, but it will be impossible to

Brian O'Driscoll is a modest man, the attention from him today. One

Brian O'Driscoll is a modest man, man he is

Brian O'Driscoll is a modest man, mal `e is not

Brian O'Driscoll is a modest man, man he is not here is Stuart

Brian O'Driscoll is a modest man, missing for the

Brian O'Driscoll is a modest man, running. He is a very excitIng

Brian O'Driscoll is a modest man, attacking player.

Brian O'Driscoll is a modest man, attacking player, There are rulours

Brian O'Driscoll is a modest man, that he has fallen out with the

Brian O'Driscoll is a modest man, management here, and he could be

going to Ulster. management here, and he could be

going to Tlcter. This management here, and he could be

going to Ulster. This is a Cup Final and you want your best players on

the pitch. You need some players and you want your best players on

the pitch, Qou nded somd players tO and you want your best players on

unlock the defence and he can do and you want your best players on

that. It must be more than run the. and you want your best players on

Peter Murchie has been selected and Pepeb urchae har been relected and

he would led lasgow down, Pepeb urchae har been relected and

he would let Glasgow down, but I thinc

he would let Glasgow down, but I think we have seen Stuart Hogg

he would let Glasgow down, but I players last game for Glasgow. We

he would let Glasgow down, but I will have to wait and see on that.

will have to wait and sde on that. The teams are nearly on their way

will have to wait and sde on that. out. Glasgow are on the rise. What

oup. Glasfog are on the rase. Vhat is your prediction? If Glasgow can

is your ppediction? f Flasgow can handle this situation, that is key.

is your ppediction? f Flasgow can This is second nature for a

This is sdcond n`ture for a Leinster. This is the first time for

Glasgow. Glasgow have won nine games Leinster. This is the first time for

high. Interestingly, Paul, Glasgow high. Interestingly, Paul, Glasgow

have been here a 19 occasions and onhy

have been here a 19 occasions and only one here once. They have lost

to Leinster twice in the to Leinster twice an thd last two

semifinals over the last to Leinster twice an thd last two

seiifinals over the last two ydars. It will all come down to Leinster.

If they can get over the gain-line, their line

If they can get over the gain-line, thaib line breakers have been

If they can get over the gain-line, missing and they have lost some of

that go forward. It will be an incredibly emotional changing room,

wiph incredibly emotional changing room,

with Leo Cullen and Brian O'Driscoll boph

with Leo Cullen and Brian O'Driscoll both leaving after this. We can hand

over to a commentary team, Stuart both leaving after this. We can hand

and Gareth. as t`e good beat, The Wdlsh

contribution today as t`e good beat, The Wdlsh

coltbibution tod`y coming wIth the as t`e good beat, The Wdlsh

officials, Nigel as t`e good beat, The Wdlsh

officials. Nigel Owens, the number as t`e good beat, The Wdlsh

one referee in the world, is in as t`e good beat, The Wdlsh

charge of the last game of the charge of the lart game of the

RaboDirect Pro12 season charge of the lart game of the

Ra`oDirect @ro12 season 2013-14. the 22 but they have given away a

penalty. Over the 22 but they have given away a

pelalty. Nver 17,000 the 22 but they have given away a

penalty. Over 17,000 in the RDS but 3000 from Glasgow and a good

penalty. Over 17,000 in the RDS but travelling support. Gopperth taking

far too much time on the clearance. far doo mtc` timd on thd clearance.

His opposite number got there to far doo mtc` timd on thd clearance.

close him down. nop going to get t`ere `nd that was

surely side. It had to be nop going to get t`ere `nd that was

Nigel Owens just nop going to get t`ere `nd that was

Nigel wels just c`ecking with the Nigel Owens just checking with the

toqc` Nigel Owens just checking with the

touch judges who were in Nigel Owens just checking with the

touch judfec who were in a better Nigel Owens just checking with the

position than he was but Mike Ross Nigel Owens just checking with the

in front of Nigel Owens just checking with the

in front nf Rob Jearney. Signs that Nigel Owens just checking with the

Leinster are a little bit flustered. Nigel Owens just checking with the

It is not often you see an abandoned Nigel Owens just checking with the

like that not being taken with ease by Kearney at fullback. We are

like that not being taken with ease joined in commentary by Andy Nicol

as well. A ferocious start from Glasgow. Yes, and a big

as well. A ferocious start from Glasgow. Yec, and a big moment

as well. A ferocious start from Filn Russell. He

as well. A ferocious start from Finn Russell. He is doing the

as well. A ferocious start from goal-kicking. He is on the ten yard

goal-kickhng. He is on the ten yard line.

goal-kickhng. He is on the ten yard lile. You would raq it

goal-kickhng. He is on the ten yard line. You would say it is a

straaghtforgard line. You would say it is a

straightforgard kick line. You would say it is a

straightforward kick but this is line. You would say it is a

cup final so we will find out about his dempepament

cup final so we will find out about his temperament now. 11 points in

tha his temperament now. 11 points in

the victory over Munster in the his temperament now. 11 points in

semifinal. Conditions pretty much his temperament now. 11 points in

perfect. It has been superbly struck by

Russell ald It has been superbly struck by

Russell and what a start It has been superbly struck by

Russell ald what a start by It has been superbly struck by

Russell and what a start by Glasgow. He took hhs

Russell and what a start by Glasgow. He took his time but he got a good

Russell and what a start by Glasgow. contact. He absolutely nailed it.

Russell and what a start by Glasgow. Good contact. That is

Russell and what a start by Glasgow. Good contacd. Th`t is a great

Russell and what a start by Glasgow. Good contact. That is a great start

for Finn Russell. Gregor Townsend, tha

for Finn Russell. Gregor Townsend, the Glasgow Warriors head

for Finn Russell. Gregor Townsend, tha Glasgnw Warriors head coach,

for Finn Russell. Gregor Townsend, will be happy because

for Finn Russell. Gregor Townsend, settle a few nerves in some of these

Glasgow players who have not been on settle a few nerves in some of these

this stage before. Sean Maitland. Cusiter just

around him but in the end they got Cusiter just

in each other's way. Just one of those unforced errors that you are

those unforced eprors that you are hoping you can avoid in a final

those unforced eprors that you are this standing. It probably would not

those unforced eprors that you are happen in any of the game this

those unforced eprors that you are season. Jonny Gray comes around

those unforced eprors that you are scrum half. It gives

those unforced eprors that you are scpum half. It gives Leinster ` very

scrum half. It gives Leinster a very good position. And a good boot up

tha good position. And a good boot up

the backside for his troubles good position. And a good boot up

well. good position. And a good boot up

wehl. good position. And a good boot up

well. I would have done that even wehl. would hate done t`at even

more. When a big second row gets in your

more. When a big second row gets in yoqr way,

more. When a big second row gets in your way, you make sure you contact

your way, you maje sure you contact something. He wanted protection,

your way, you maje sure you contact not to that extent. Let's see how

the first scrum squares. Pretty not to that extent. Let's see how

solid from Jamie Heaslip just holding the

ball, waiting for the pressure to Jamie Heaslip just holding the

come on. It Jamie Heaslip just holding the

come on. Ht is Gordon Rdid who Jamie Heaslip just holding the

come on. It is Gordon Reid who was Jamie Heaslip just holding the

penalised for not ceeping Jamie Heaslip just holding the

pelalised for not ceeping his ride penalised for not keeping his side

at. It came quite late as well. penalised for not keeping his side

Usually it comes after an early cohlapse

Usually it comes after an early collapse but you felt Leinster were

Usually it comes after an early very much in control of that.

They could easily have gone for Leincter rhowing some albition.

They could easily have gone for kick to square things but they want

They could easily have gone for more. They want to impose themselves

early. The ball safely delivered. Where is

Heaslip? There he is, in charge. Heaslip? There hd as, in chargd.

Gopperth has plenty of options. Heaslip? There hd as, in chargd.

Kirchner comes in from the blindside wing. That was really good defence

Kirchner comes in from the blindside from Glasgow boat from the forwards

an` from Glasgow boat from the forwards

and the backs. There is Alex Dunbar from Glasgow boat from the forwards

and Peter Horne from Glasgow boat from the forwards

turnover. Leinster were from Glasgow boat from the forwards

tupnover. Leinster were runNinf from Glasgow boat from the forwards

turnover. Leinster were running the from Glasgow boat from the forwards

patterns but very well from Glasgow boat from the forwards

Glasgow look such from Glasgow boat from the forwards

Glasgow looc such a well from Glasgow boat from the forwards

Glasgow look such a well structured from Glasgow boat from the forwards

side. The coaches have done from Glasgow boat from the forwards

tremendous job. Ten years ago, from Glasgow boat from the forwards

tremendour job. Ten years ago, with tremendous job. Ten years ago, with

tha tremendous job. Ten years ago, with

the Celtic league as it was, 12 tremendous job. Ten years ago, with

teams, they conceded 66 tries. This tremendous job. Ten years ago, with

time they have conceded 22. Glasgow have been known for scoring tries

time they have conceded 22. Glasgow but they have been leaking in

but dhey hafe been leakhng in defence. They

but dhey hafe been leakhng in dedence. They hate not

but dhey hafe been leakhng in defence. They have not scored as

but dhey hafe been leakhng in many bonus points from tries

but dhey hafe been leakhng in many bonur `oints from tries as

but dhey hafe been leakhng in have in the past but their

but dhey hafe been leakhng in is ruck solid. Just won a game, that

but dhey hafe been leakhng in is quite a record. It has been good

for the league as well. They are a si`e

for the league as well. They are a side transformed. In the past, teams

have taken Edinburgh and Glasgow for have takel Edinbtrgh and Glasgnw for

granted, but they are not doing that have takel Edinbtrgh and Glasgnw for

now. Brian O'Driscoll is limping and it would be terrible if it was to

now. Brian O'Driscoll is limping and end, if

now. Brian O'Driscoll is limping and en`, if Brian O'Driscoll's

end, if Brian O'Driscoll's career was to end

end, if Brian O'Driscoll's career was do end like

end, if Brian O'Driscoll's career was to end like this.

end, if Brian O'Driscoll's career was do end like this. Nobody

end, if Brian O'Driscoll's career was to end like this. Nobody would

end, if Brian O'Driscoll's career want him to leave after just seven

end, if Brian O'Driscoll's career minutes of his final game. Trying to

read his body language. minutes of his final game. Trying to

read his body lalguage. I minutes of his final game. Trying to

read his body language. I don't minutes of his final game. Trying to

how bad it is. Ian Madigan is minutes of his final game. Trying to

to come on but for the tome -- to come ol but for the tome --

moment at least, Brian O'Driscoll to come ol but for the tome --

staying on. It is not just to come ol but for the tome --

disappointing for to come ol but for the tome --

disa`pointing for O'DriscolL to come ol but for the tome --

can amagile to come ol but for the tome --

can imagine the effect it will have on the side effect how is and of

on t`e side effect how hs and nf his standing goes off. -- if a

on t`e side effect how hs and nf his talismanic. Leinster trying to put

the squeeze on the scrum again. Finn tha cqueexe on the scrul again. Finn

Russell with a tha cqueexe on the scrul again. Finn

Russell wit` a gnod clearance jick. tha cqueexe on the scrul again. Finn

Kearney. Nowhere to go for Kearney. Loghere to go for Kearney.

O'Driscoll has given the nod to the Leincter @scistalt

O'Driscoll has given the nod to the Leinster Assistant on

O'Driscoll has given the nod to the Leincter @scistalt on the

O'Driscoll has given the nod to the Leinster Assistant on the touchline.

Leincter @scistalt on the touchline. What a sad sight. It was to be his

Leincter @scistalt on the touchline. great farewell, a fantastic servant

Leincter @scistalt on the touchline. for Leinster, Irish and Lions

Leincter @scistalt on the touchline. but unfortunately his big

but unfortunately `is bhg swanrong comes to an end far, far

but unfortunately `is bhg swanrong A standing ovation which is

A standing ovation which as thoroughly deserved for one-off, if

A standing ovation which as not the great, the modern era, Brian

O'@rascoll. not the great, the modern era, Brian

O'Driscoll. Without doubt. I not the great, the modern era, Brian

O'Drascoll. Withnut doubt. I think not the great, the modern era, Brian

you can extend that to world rugby. not the great, the modern era, Brian

I wac not the great, the modern era, Brian

I was privileged not the great, the modern era, Brian

I wac pritileged to not the great, the modern era, Brian

I was privileged to play against not the great, the modern era, Brian

him, I played with him very briefly, but it was a privilege to know him

as a man. Listen to this reception. but it was a privilege to know him

Thoroughly, thoroughly deserved. A but it was a privilege to know him

fantastic player and but it was a privilege to know him

rugby. Just a shame that his final contbibution

contribution was curtailed some arch. Sports can be cruel, can't it?

How gill Leanstep deal with arch. Sports can be cruel, can't it?

How will Leinster deal with that? It How gill Leanstep deal vith th`t? It

can go two gays. How gill Leanstep deal vith th`t? It

can go two ways. The 15 players for Leincter will walt to dn this for

Leinster will want to do this for Brian O'Driscoll to make sure he is

Leinster will want to do this for going off on a winning note.

Leinster will want to do this for Strauss has been a very impressive

Leinster will want to do this for ball-carrier all season. He is a

luip. ball-carrier all season. He is a

lump. Jonny Gray. Strauss again. Cusider.

lump. Jonny Gray. Strauss again. Cusiter. Russell. A good hit. It was

lump. Jonny Gray. Strauss again. McFadden who came in from the

lump. Jonny Gray. Strauss again. McFadden vho camd an from the Fat

McFadden who came in from the Fat wing. But Glasgow unable to

McFadden who came in from the Fat that and Murchie went backwards

that and Lubchie went b`ccwardr when he took it. McFadden did well. It

that and Lubchie went b`ccwardr when had to be made, that tackle.

Cusiter with the heartbreak. A great off-load to Peter Horne. Glasgow

rampant in the opening stages. Gordon Reid with the

rampant in the opening stages. Gopdon Reid with the pick and fo. He

Gordon Reid with the pick and go. He gop dhe tpy

Gordon Reid with the pick and go. He got the try to put

Gordon Reid with the pick and go. He gop dhe tpy to ptt them

Gordon Reid with the pick and go. He final. Over the top goes the ball

Gordon Reid with the pick and go. He and straight out of play.

Gordon Reid with the pick and go. He Tantalisingly close. Dougie Hall can

do in a thing but look at it go past do in a thing but look `t it gn past

them. That was the wrong man them. hat gas the wronf man on the

end. Lovely rugby from Glasgow. The them. hat gas the wronf man on the

power of Strauss but the off-loading game as well. They throw with the

power of Strauss but the off-loading wide one and the numbers were there.

wide one `nd the numbers were there. When I first saw the

wide one `nd the numbers were there. When I fipsd saw t`e past,

wide one `nd the numbers were there. When I first saw the past, I did

Whan I fipsd saw t`e part, I dhd not think it was the right

Whan I fipsd saw t`e part, I dhd not thinc it vac the raght path.

Whan I fipsd saw t`e part, I dhd not think it was the right path. When

think it vac the raght path. When you see the replay, it absolutely

was if it went to hand. A very you see the replay, it absolutely

encouraging start to the game by encoeragilg start to thd game by

Glasgow but their execution, in a Glasgow btt theip execution, in a

final, you have got to take a Glasgow btt theip execution, in a

when it is there. It has been a very whan it is dhere, At har been ` very

quiet start from Leinster and I whan it is dhere, At har been ` very

thinc that whan it is dhere, At har been ` very

think that is as much to do with thinc that as as much to do with

Glasgow's fare thinc that as as much to do with

Glasgow's fire and the way they have thinc that as as much to do with

come thinc that as as much to do with

coie out nf the blocks. thinc that as as much to do with

come out of the blocks. Leinster thinc that as as much to do with

have not been allowed to get into the game. Key to Glasgow's play

tha game. Key to Glasgow's plax is Josh Strauss. He is

tha game. Key to Glasgow's plax is Josh Stratsc. He is a verq

tha game. Key to Glasgow's plax is Josh Strauss. He is a very good

tha game. Key to Glasgow's plax is bahl-carrier because he gives xou

tha game. Key to Glasgow's plax is ball-carrier because he gives you a

target. He does not go to ground. ball-carrier because he gives you a

That is what Peter Horne did there, ball-carrier because he gives you a

he ran the angle of him. Jonny Gray gets high. Devin Toner

only got dingertips Jonny Gray gets high. Devin Toner

only got fingertips to Jonny Gray gets high. Devin Toner

only got dingertips to it but Jonny Gray gets high. Devin Toner

only got fingertips to it but those were enough to allow Eoin

only got fingertips to it but those clearance. He

only got fingertips to it but those claabance. @e war

only got fingertips to it but those clearance. He was going down

cleabance, @e war going down and there was six foot four of Mike

McCabthy `ud it there was six foot four of Mike

McCarthy but it did look high initially. An incredible result

McCarthy but it did look high initaally. An inbredible result in

initially. An incredible result in the

initially. An incredible result in tha English

initially. An incredible result in the English Premiership.

initially. An incredible result in tha English Premiership. 17-17

the English Premiership. 17-17 at full-time. And in the

the English Premiership. 17-17 at full-time. And il the vdrq

the English Premiership. 17-17 at full-time. And in the very last move

of the extra time, full-time. And in the very last move

of t`e extra timd, the full-time. And in the very last move

of the extra time, the referee, full-time. And in the very last move

gave a drive. If you get them gate a drive. If you get them `round

the neck, id gate a drive. If you get them `round

the neck, it is a high tackle. And gate a drive. If you get them `round

the referee and the touch judge gate a drive. If you get them `round

the beferee and the toubh judgd were the referee and the toubh judgd were

right next to him. Look at this. Thay

right next to him. Look at this. They are going to

right next to him. Look at this. They are foang to the TLO.

right next to him. Look at this. They are going to the TMO. I wonder

right next to him. Look at this. if that was

right next to him. Look at this. if t`at was a

right next to him. Look at this. if that was a prompt from

right next to him. Look at this. Look at Nigel Owens

right next to him. Look at this. background, he is right there having

right next to him. Look at this. a look. That is a

right next to him. Look at this. a hook. Thad is a `igh

right next to him. Look at this. a look. That is a high tackle. I

worry about this whole TMO because I a look. That is a high tackle. I

think Nigel Owens is the best refebee

think Nigel Owens is the best redebee il

think Nigel Owens is the best referee in the world and I

think Nigel Owens is the best they are worried about what is going

thay are vobried about vhat is going to be said if they miss something.

They to be said if they miss something.

Thay check to be said if they miss something.

They check things all the time. I to be said if they miss something.

don't know why he missed that but so ofpen

don't know why he missed that but so often they go to the TMO. But

don't know why he missed that but so justified on that occasion. If he is

don't know why he missed that but so in two minds, when there are points

available. It might be a rocky nuiber

available. It might be a rocky number ten trying to grab a couple

of yards hn field number ten trying to grab a couple

of yards in field there. Nigel had number ten trying to grab a couple

him and took him back. The first one

second ond The first one

second one it is the The first one

second ond it is t`e anfle to second ond at is t`e anfle to

content with. A good-looking strike, again.

off the A good-looking strike, again.

off dhe posd! A good-looking strike, again.

off the post! It will do very nicely in`eed

off the post! It will do very nicely indeed for Glasgow. That will

off the post! It will do very nicely them so mtc` confidence. Leinster

off the post! It will do very nicely had a much easier, but they went for

had a much easiep, but they went for the corner. That is the touchline

had a much easiep, but they went for therefore it Finn Russell. It just

had a much easiep, but they went for comes in, off the post

had a much easiep, but they went for comec in, off thd post `nd In. That

comes in, off the post and in. That is a great kick! There was some hang

is a great cick! T`ere vas somd hang time! I thought somebody had

is a great cick! T`ere vas somd hang tiie! I thoeght somebody `ad pinched

If they didn't know what the forehand,

If they didn't know what the fopehand, Leinster

If they didn't know what the forehand, Leinster know they have

If they didn't know what the game on their hands! Ian Madigan is

If they didn't know what the playing at number 12,

If they didn't know what the playang at number 12, with Gordon

If they didn't know what the D'Arcy having moved out one.

If they didn't know what the D'Arcy hating moved out one It

If they didn't know what the backwards, so

If they didn't know what the backgards, co thdy can bontinud.

Ian Madigan might have gone outside. But defences up.

Slowed down by Glasgow. Good defence by Glasgow.

This is a testing time for Glasgow, has Leinster come again. Just

This is a testing time for Glasgow, has Leinsteb come again. Bust a

Still they come, and still Glasgow hold them out. They go to

Still they come, and still Glasgow hohd them oet. They go to tHe

hold them out. They go to the blindside,

Ian Madigan, Kirchner, after 20 phases, finally

breaks down the Glasgow Kirchner, after 20 phases, finally

braacs down the Flasgow defence! Kirchner, after 20 phases, finally

Tremendous patients. They had to Tremendour `atielts. Thdy had to

find something, didn't they? It is a fild somethang, didn't they? It is a

classic Leinster mix. The big guys fild somethang, didn't they? It is a

up the middle, quick ball, and up t`e middle, quick ball, and

eventually up t`e middle, quick ball, and

evandually dhey know thdy up t`e middle, quick ball, and

eventually they know they have the nuibers.

eventually they know they have the numbers. The winger keeps his deptH

numbers. The winger keeps his depth an`

numbers. The winger keeps his depth and dhe

numbers. The winger keeps his depth and the work is

numbers. The winger keeps his depth and dhe worc is done on

numbers. The winger keeps his depth and the work is done on the inside.

numbers. The winger keeps his depth A simple running in the end. Just

numbers. The winger keeps his depth patients, patients. Sean Maitland

ma`e patients, patients. Sean Maitland

made a decicion to fly hn, but patients, patients. Sean Maitland

made a decision to fly in, but he ma`e a decicion to fly hn, but he

picked the ma`e a decicion to fly hn, but he

picked thd grong ma`e a decicion to fly hn, but he

picked the wrong attacker. Didn't Leinster

picked the wrong attacker. Didn't Leincter do

picked the wrong attacker. Didn't Leinster do well? They just recycled

picked the wrong attacker. Didn't and recycled. Their execution was

picked the wrong attacker. Didn't good. Game on! At

picked the wrong attacker. Didn't good. Gamd on! At times you wonder

good. Game on! At times you wonder why they are working the inside when

good. Game on! At times you wonder they have men outside, but they

good. Game on! At times you wonder thay have men outside, but they are

good. Game on! At times you wonder trying to keep the inside defence

must. ery gell trying to keep the inside defence

must. Very well controlled. must. ery gell bontrolled. --

trying to keep the inside defence honest.

The usual silence for the kicker turns into cheers. Jimmy Gopperth

gets the convergent and puts turns into cheers. Jimmy Gopperth

Leinster ahead. Nigel Owens is turns into cheers. Jimmy Gopperth

waiting to see something on the screen.

Just a slap really. And not a particularly good

and is still flawed. It was a great break-out by him in the first place.

and is still flawed. It was a great Sean Cronin was steaming up on his

inside. We can go pitch side. Paul inside. Wd can gn pitch sade. Paul

Wallace, inside. Wd can gn pitch sade. Paul

Wahlace, Glasgow, inside. Wd can gn pitch sade. Paul

Wallace, Glasgow, they have been inside. Wd can gn pitch sade. Paul

intense, but Leinster know how to respond. Glasgow came out of the

bloccs, respond. Glasgow came out of the

blocks, condrolled possession, respond. Glasgow came out of the

great off-loading game. The respond. Glasgow came out of the

experience from Leanster anD the experience from Leinster and the

papients experience from Leinster and the

patients of this side to hold onto patients nf this sade to `old nnto

the ball, go through the phases. IAn the ball, go through the phases. Ian

Ma`igan the ball, go through the phases. Ian

Madigan m`de the ball, go through the phases. Ian

Madigan made a huge impact. Leinster the ball, go through the phases. Ian

looked like they are back in the the ball, go through the phases. Ian

driving seat. It is a huge blow to lose Brian O'Driscoll, but they are

abhe to res`ond. lose Brian O'Driscoll, but they are

able to respond. It is abhe to res`ond. It is the strength

of the squad that they have. Also, abhe to res`ond. It is the strength

that winning culture that is here. that winnhng culture th`t is hdre.

Even after ten minutes being on the that winnhng culture th`t is hdre.

ropes, they are able just to bounce The tell-tale bag of ice on the leg

back. The tell-tale bag of ice on the leg

of Brian O'Driscoll would suggest it is a calf problem. Once they go,

of Brian O'Driscoll would suggest it there is no running them off. We

wondering about the body language. there is no running them off. We

The next play was a defensive scrum Tha next play war a defensive rcrum

for Glasgow and the gadgets in Tha next play war a defensive rcrum

charge down was Brian O'Driscoll, charge down was @raan O,

trying to test it. The rest is charge down was @raan O,

history, as they say. I think charge down was @raan O,

knew. He knew it had So( dhe firct qu`rter is done. Just

one point separating them. The long reach of Devin Toner put to

good use defensively. Lnvely Now it is the turn of

defend their try,line. Initially, Now it is the turn of

they do so very A bit of confusion between Chris

Fusaro and Peter Murchie. A bit of confusion between Chris

Fusabo and @eter Murchie. A bit of confusion between Chris

Fusaro and Peter Murchie. Just for a moient thdy

Fusaro and Peter Murchie. Just for a moment they live dangerously, but

all in red and has spotted a lot moment they live dangerously, but

space on the far side. moment they live dangerously, but

space on the far sade. Vhen moment they live dangerously, but

space on the far side. When they get space on the far sade. Vhen thdy get

it right, the off-loading space on the far sade. Vhen thdy get

Glasgow looks very good indeed. In t`e end, the touchline beats Zane

Kirchner. Counter attack after In t`e end, the touchline beats Zane

coqnder attack! In t`e end, the touchline beats Zane

counter attack! Zane Kirchner In t`e end, the touchline beats Zane

coqnder attack! Zane Kirc`ner hits counter attack! Zane Kirchner hits

it( counter attack! Zane Kirchner hits

it, and if it stays in field, that is of that race. I

it, and if it stays in field, that is of that bace. I thinj

it, and if it stays in field, that is of that race. I think all 30

players were happy that went out! Nigel Owens is happy to play the

advantage, not looking to blow Nigel Owens is happy to play the

whistle and slow things down. Nigel Owens is happy to play the

Glasgow are looking Nigel Owens is happy to play the

Glasgow are lookhng very Glasgow are looking very

coifortable. Glasgow are looking very

comfortable. They had a go at the Glasgow are looking very

Leinster post. They are happy to go Leinster poct. Theq are happy to go

through the phases. Leinster poct. Theq are happy to go

thpough the phasds. Pat Leinster poct. Theq are happy to go

through the phases. Pat MacArthur Leinster poct. Theq are happy to go

has just Leinster poct. Theq are happy to go

has bust bome Leinster poct. Theq are happy to go

has just come on. Dougie Hall Leinster poct. Theq are happy to go

just being led off. Chris Fusaro Leinster poct. Theq are happy to go

just up after receiving Leinster poct. Theq are happy to go

treatment, as well. That was a very well

They need to get it to grind. It has bean

They need to get it to grind. It has been stolen by Rhys Ruddock! All

that good work comes to nothing. Ian that good work comes to nothinf. Ian

Madigan on the angle. Rhys Ruddock, who

Leinster, continues with a carry. This is the kind of patient build-up

that we saw from Leinster for their This is the kind of patient build-up

try. Did that one go forward from This is the kind of patient build-up

Gordon D'Arcy? Yes, it did. Chris Fusaro, great tackle, making up for

his spillage earlier on. There are his cpillage earlier on. There are

some great battles going on out some great battles goinf on out

there. The physicality, everything thare. Thd `hysicality, everything

has to be tested. so much around the field and on the

ground in the tackle area. That is ground in t`e tabkle area. That is

not like for like. Not at all. A ground in t`e tabkle area. That is

genuine number seven gone. Nakarawa genuane ntmber sdven gone. Nak`rawa

is very edfective genuane ntmber sdven gone. Nak`rawa

is very effective once genuane ntmber sdven gone. Nak`rawa

comes on. Shane Jennings must be rubbang

comes on. Shane Jennings must be rubbing his hands thinking he's

rubbang hhs handr thinkhng he's going to have a free

It has been quite an attration`l first 25 minutes. That

It has been quite an attration`l fipsd 25 minutes, That hs

It has been quite an attration`l O'Driscoll, Dougie Hall and now

It has been quite an attration`l Chris Fusaro off.

Inpebestilg that Glasgow opted for a change on the loose head from

Inpebestilg that Glasgow opted for a change on t`e loose head from the

semifinal and Leinster opted for seiifinal and Leinster npted for a

change Strauss

following him and Circhner completing the tackle. Pat MacArthur

Gordon Reid is scrum half. doing extremely well.

Gordon Reid is scrum half. toqch findeb from Peter HorNe. We

touch finder from Peter Horne. We have not seen a lot of

touch finder from Peter Horne. We kicking. It

touch finder from Peter Horne. We kickang. It has

touch finder from Peter Horne. We kicking. It has been carried after

touch finder from Peter Horne. We Carrie. Peter Horne has got a good

Carrie. Peter Hopne has got a food left foot, Dhe

Carrie. Peter Hopne has got a food left foot. The first time we have

ledt foot, Dhe first time we h`ve seen it and I think they want to

sean it ald I thhnc they want to take the sting out of this. They

want to consolidate, both sides, want to concolid`te, both sides,

actually. Everybody on the far side want to concolid`te, both sides,

and the ones behind the Leinster want to concolid`te, both sides,

and dhe ones behind the Leinster try and dhe olec behhnd the Leinster try

line and dhe olec behhnd the Leinster try

lile eithdr and dhe olec behhnd the Leinster try

line either in sunglasses or and dhe olec behhnd the Leinster try

lile eithdr in sunglassds or having We will see a few of

to shield their eyes from the sun. We will see a few of

Reddan We will see a few of

Re`dan afteb the We will see a few of

Reddan after the change. Murchie. Nakarawa. Again they are looking

keep the ball away from the tackle. A great pick-up by Nakarawa. It may

just open up for MacArthur. A great pick-up by Nakarawa. It may

tha off-load A great pick-up by Nakarawa. It may

the off-load is going in. Yoq could almost see in t`e

impact what Nakarawa can do. His Yoq could almost see in t`e

ability to pick the Yoq could almost see in t`e

abilaty to `ick the ball. Yoq could almost see in t`e

earlier one. But more intent again. The big fellas with the

The big fellas wit` the ball in hand, not just

The big fellas wit` the ball in hald, not jest looking for the

The big fellas wit` the ball in floob, tajing the

The big fellas wit` the ball in floor, taking the contact and trying

The big fellas wit` the ball in to release dhe

The big fellas wit` the ball in to release the hands. In time, those

gaps will open up if you are running tha

gaps will open up if you are running the right angles and

gaps will open up if you are running tha bight angles and pickang

the bight angles and pickang the shoulder. Leinster just edging it in

the bight angles and pickang the terms of possession and territory.

tepmc of pocsesshon and territory. They have the game's only try as

tepmc of pocsesshon and territory. well. It is that off-load game that

Glasgow are looking to get. Maitland lurking there.

Glasgow are looking to get. Maitland lupkang thebe. That kind

Glasgow are looking to get. Maitland coming

Glasgow are looking to get. Maitland coiing in faeld

Glasgow are looking to get. Maitland coming in field to open things

Thay were t`e two top teams in the regular season. After two very tight

Thay were t`e two top teams in the semifinals, they are the ones who

Thay were t`e two top teams in the deserve to be in the

Thay were t`e two top teams in the desebve to be in t`e next

Kirc`ner, a good follow-up, because Murchie had

Kirc`ner, a good follow-up, because Murchie h`d time initiallq.

Kirc`ner, a good follow-up, because Murchie had time initially. On

bahance, Murchie had time initially. On

balance, Leinster will not be bahance, Leinstep will not be too

displeased. They were the top two teams

displeased. They were the top two teamc but

displeased. They were the top two teams but sometimes a league season

displeased. They were the top two does not lie. Sometimes the

play-offs do not materialisE in the play-offs do not materialise in the

two teams that make it play-offs do not materialise in the

two deams that m`ke it to play-offs do not materialise in the

two teams that make it to the final, play-offs do not materialise in the

but Glasgow and Leinster have been play-offs do not materialise in the

the two best teams in the play-offs do not materialise in the

the dwo besd teals in the Pro12. Zane Kirchner did

Reddan there but it is a Zane Kirchner did

Reddan thdre but it is ` loOse kick Reddan there but it is a loose kick

from Cronin. Maitland sets Rob Kearney just checking he

counter. Rob Kearney just checking he

inside when he took it and he was. I inside whdn he tooc it `nd he vas. I

thought they inside whdn he tooc it `nd he vas. I

thought theq could have inside whdn he tooc it `nd he vas. I

again. There were numbers there. again. Thdre were numbers there.

They will again. Thdre were numbers there.

Thay will want again. Thdre were numbers there.

They will want territory, again. Thdre were numbers there.

Thay will want territory, you again. Thdre were numbers there.

They will want territory, you can again. Thdre were numbers there.

understand, but the positive intent Glasgow have shown would have served

understand, but the positive intent them well on that occasion. I think

they would have been a call from them well on that occasion. I think

selior players on the them well on that occasion. I think

senior players on the pitch. The last two times they have kicked it

an` last two times they have kicked it

and we have not seen that the whole last two times they have kicked it

game. They are playing a little last two times they have kicked it

more conservative. Good carrying last two times they have kicked it

from Josh Strauss. He was under pressure from the

moient he He was under pressure from the

moment he received the Rhys Ruddock thought he was over

that one. Cusiter is having a live that one. Cesitep as having a live

wire performance. MacArthur that one. Cesitep as having a live

by Harley. Again, Cusiter probing and finding

little gaps and Again, Cusiter probing and finding

liptle gaps and jeeping Again, Cusiter probing and finding

little gaps and keeping the ball liptle gaps and jeeping t`e ball

alive, away from the tackle area. liptle gaps and jeeping t`e ball

Eventually, the release was too Wehs`.

Eventually, the release was too slow. They have not been many.

Eventually, the release was too slow. They `ave not been many. It

Eventually, the release was too slow. They have not been many. It is

Eventually, the release was too a good mix from both sides. Glasgow

very happx a good mix from both sides. Glasgow

very happy with the a good mix from both sides. Glasgow

very happx gith the ball an a good mix from both sides. Glasgow

very happy with the ball in hand. a good mix from both sides. Glasgow

They have not been turned a good mix from both sides. Glasgow

think that is the a good mix from both sides. Glasgow

thinc that is the first a good mix from both sides. Glasgow

think that is the first one I can recall. Was it a fair one? Yes, he

is ofer recall. Was it a fair one? Yes, he

is over it quickly, not releasing. is ofer it auickly, not releashng.

He was not the tackle so you can is ofer it auickly, not releashng.

for the ball immediately. Maybe that is ofer it auickly, not releashng.

is w`y is ofer it auickly, not releashng.

is why Glasgow have been is ofer it auickly, not releashng.

this off-loading game, getting is ofer it auickly, not releashng.

away from the tackle area, don't is ofer it auickly, not releashng.

give the likes of is ofer it auickly, not releashng.

gite the likes of Shane Jennings is ofer it auickly, not releashng.

Rhys Ruddock a chance. Even is ofer it auickly, not releashng.

Rhys Ruddnck a chance. Even more is ofer it auickly, not releashng.

Rhys Ruddock a chance. Even more so is ofer it auickly, not releashng.

out wide, with Gordon D'Arcy and is ofer it auickly, not releashng.

Brian O'Driscoll, when he is on the Brian 'Dpiccoll, when he is on the

pitch, arguably the two best backs in world rugby il contabt.

pitch, arguably the two best backs in world rugby in contact. The final

pitch, arguably the two best backs ten minutes of the first half.

pitch, arguably the two best backs Glasgow standing away. And

pitch, arguably the two best backs well thought and well

pitch, arguably the two best backs wehl thoufhd and well defended.

pitch, arguably the two best backs well thought and well defended. That

is quite cute defending. You don't engage so they are rough side

becaese engage so they are rough side

because there is not a defender engage so they are rough side

coming in. I think you have got to engage so they are rough side

be selective as to when you use it be selective as to when you usd it

but that was very well done. There be selective as to when you usd it

is no more and that is why it be selective as to when you usd it

is no more and that is vhy it hs is no more and that is why it is

offsade. is no more and that is why it is

ofdside. They are is no more and that is why it is

offside. They are looking to grab ofdside. They are looking to grab

the Glasgow player because it becomes a maul immediately. As long

as you have got communication and the

as you have got communication and tha disciplane,

as you have got communication and the discipline, you can sneak around

as you have got communication and the back and sat it or you get

as you have got communication and offside. Cian Healy was doing his

best to grab on Welsh offside. Cian Healy was doing his

best to grab Jon Welsh to become offside. Cian Healy was doing his

part of it and get the drive part of it and gdt the drave gning.

Jon Welsh was stood far enough away from dangdr.

The scrum was under pressure but they got it away OK. Lovely work

Strauss. That low body position Peter Horne. Good feet.

Strauss. That low body position driving forward as always. Gordon

driving forgard `s alwaxs. Gordon Reid doing very well and getting it

away. But no room for Murchie. Reid doing very well and getting it

Kellock. Nakarawa. And he Kehlock. Lacarawa. And he is still

going. In the clear! Striding away. Looking for somebody to come up

Looking for some`ody to come up in support. It is therefore Cusiter.

Looking for some`ody to come up in Kellock, back towards his forwards.

Looking for some`ody to come up in A trying now for

Looking for some`ody to come up in A trying nog for Glasgow would be

Looking for some`ody to come up in such a huge boost for them

Looking for some`ody to come up in into half-time. Jonny Gray.

Kellock, the captain, taking and more upon himself. And as hands

Kellock, the captain, taking go in on it, the try will not come.

Kellock, the captain, taking They have three points if they want

They have t`ree poants hf they want to.

They have t`ree poants hf they want to, Nakarawa is hust

They have t`ree poants hf they want to. Nakarawa is just opening up this

They have t`ree poants hf they want Leinster defence time after time.

They have t`ree poants hf they want is such a powerful runner. He is

off-loadilg. is such a powerful runner. He is

off-loading. It is not textbook but is such a powerful runner. He is

it is effective. They could not recycle that

recycle thad quickly ennugh. This is where the penalty of friends took

recycle thad quickly ennugh. This is place. They will get the three

recycle thad quickly ennugh. This is points which

recycle thad quickly ennugh. This is poinds whic` should give

recycle thad quickly ennugh. This is points which should give the lead to

recycle thad quickly ennugh. This is Glasgow. They cal't get

recycle thad quickly ennugh. This is Glasgow. They can't get that ball

recycled nnce Glasgow. They can't get that ball

recycled once they are in beehive. recycled nnce thdy are hn beehhve.

They could not quite get that recycled nnce thdy are hn beehhve.

quickly enough. ,- in behind. recycled nnce thdy are hn beehhve.

quickly enough. -- in behind. We tahked

quickly enough. -- in behind. We talked about some big decisions

talked abnud somd big ddcasionr in the selection. Gordon Reid instead

tha celection. Gordon Rdid instead of Rqan

tha celection. Gordon Rdid instead of Ryan Grant, and

tha celection. Gordon Rdid instead of Rqan Gpant, and Gordon Reid

of Ryan Grant, and Gordon Reid has bean everywhere.

of Ryan Grant, and Gordon Reid has been everywhere. How many times

of Ryan Grant, and Gordon Reid has he touched the ball? Such confidence

an` he touched the ball? Such confidence

and belief in this he touched the ball? Such confidence

an` belied an this Glasgow side. he touched the ball? Such confidence

and belief in this Glasgow side. I thinc

and belief in this Glasgow side. I think he was selected for his

scrummaging think he was selected for his

scrummagilg so think he was selected for his

scrummaging so it is an think he was selected for his

scpummaging so it as an added bonus. think he was selected for his

Glasgow have think he was selected for his

Glasgow h`ve got a think he was selected for his

Glasgow have got a really good bench think he was selected for his

fop dhe think he was selected for his

for the second half. And think he was selected for his

pace of the first half, think he was selected for his

pace of the first `alf, I thinj think he was selected for his

pace of the first half, I think the pace of the first `alf, I thinj the

bench will be pace of the first `alf, I thinj the

benc` will be hufely pace of the first `alf, I thinj the

bench will be hugely important. A third success for Finn Russell and

as half-time A third success for Finn Russell and

edge back ahead. I think A third success for Finn Russell and

probably deserve it. It is a slight lead but that exactly what it hs.

probably deserve it. It is a slight This is a try that Leinster got.

probably deserve it. It is a slight They got it converted but

probably deserve it. It is a slight Russell has had three penalties.

They Russell has had three penalties.

Thay have Russell has had three penalties.

They have got their noses in front. They both called for it. That could

have ended up in disaster but did not. Kearney.

have ended up in disaster but did not. Kearleq. Following has

not. Kearney. Following his own kick.

back door. He is putting pressure on Heaslip.

Murchie came late for it and again, it was a disaster. A chance the

Leincter to They were bungled out. That was

Leinster to open up again. They were bungled out. That was

really good defence from Glasgow They were bungled out. That was

City they just waited and waited and than

City they just waited and waited and then engafed.

That would have been a yellow card ofdence

That would have been a yellow card offence if it was not against your

own man. Despite that, looking very owl man. Decpite t`at, looking very

comfortable on the defence. It is not a good sign for Glasgow

the high all. -- It is not a good sign for Glasgow

City. It is not a good sign for Glasgow

Cipy. Kirchner It is not a good sign for Glasgow

City. Kirchner goes straight through. You just cannot

City. Kirchner goes straight thpoegh. Yoe just cannot give them

through. You just cannot give them any space at all. Leinster

through. You just cannot give them ahead just before half-time.

I am not position, but that insight all

I am not posidion, but th`t insight all did

I am not the damage. -- inside wall did the

Place-macro will feel the hammer blow from that.

It has been a great first half. very competitive. It is

It has been a great first half. vepy competative, At is hard

It has been a great first half. very competitive. It is hard to call

on the basis of what very competitive. It is hard to call

on t`e basic of vhat we very competitive. It is hard to call

on the basis of what we have seen so very competitive. It is hard to call

far. The Glasgow Warriors have really come into t`e

far. The Glasgow Warriors have really come into the game. They have

shown what a quality outfit they really come into the game. They have

and why they make really come into the game. They have

and ghy theq makd this really come into the game. They have

and why they make this final every tiie.

You were offside. You played the come.

You were offside. You played the ball and slowed it down.

Jamie Heasley asked who gave the penalty away and the reply

pelalty avaq and t`e replq was number four, the tall one.

The final kick of an intriguing first

And dhe h`lf finhs`es ar at starts. The two tries have come from

Tha dwo tpies hate come from Leinster. A very tight

Tha dwo tpies hate come from half-time. Let us had to pitch side

Tha dwo tpies hate come from to Kate Morgan. We expected it to be

close. What did you think? Glasgow to Kate Morgan. We expected it to be

Warriors kicked on and to Kate Morgan. We expected it to be

Warraors kicked on and they to Kate Morgan. We expected it to be

Warriors kicked on and they kept to Kate Morgan. We expected it to be

coming back. Leinster are under to Kate Morgan. We expected it to be

pressure. They are keeping their to Kate Morgan. We expected it to be

shape though. When to Kate Morgan. We expected it to be

shape though. Whdn you to Kate Morgan. We expected it to be

shape though. When you look shape though. Whdn you look at

possession and territory, it is on shape though. Whdn you look at

Glasgow City was Max Leinster may have

which Sean O Leinster may have

whic` Seal O Brien Leinster may have

which Sean O Brien coming on. I cannot wait for the second half.

Thank you. There was no fairy I cannot wait for the second half.

swansong. Brian O'Driscoll was forced

swansong. Brian O'Driscoll was fopced ofd

swansong. Brian O'Driscoll was forced off with an injury. Leinster

were right back in it. RhanE were right back hn it. Rhane

Jennings posted the -- poached the Jelnangs pocted the -- poached the

tribe at the last second. It is Jelnangs pocted the -- poached the

impossible to pick a winner at Jelnangs pocted the -- poached the

impocsible do pick a winner at this stage. Yes. Both sides want to play

impocsible do pick a winner at this rugby. Leinster have the edge, but

it is a shame that O'Driscoll rugby. Leinster have the edge, but

off so early. You mentioned ofd co earlq. You mentioned

Glasgow's defence. They havE ofd co earlq. You mentioned

Glasgow's defence. They have the best the defence in Europe. Some

Glasgow's defence. They have the hits going. They really set the

Glasgow's defence. They have the tone. You can always tell by the

kick chase of a side. This tone. You can always tell by the

kick chasd of a side. This is tone. You can always tell by the

kick chase of a side. This is all in kick chasd of a ride. This is `ll in

the first ten kick chasd of a ride. This is `ll in

tha first ten minutes. kick chasd of a ride. This is `ll in

the first ten minutes. Leinster were the first ten milutes. Leanster were

immediately put It was a `unt aspic start and ht

the tone for the It was a `unt aspic start and ht

tha done fob the farst It was a `unt aspic start and ht

the tone for the first half. -- It was a `unt aspic start and ht

was a fantastic start for Glasgow City and it set the tone for the

What I like about this, they are not sending too many into the

What I like about this, they are not Maitland possibly made a

What I like about this, they are not decision. Glasgow have really come

here to play. Yes, they are really impressivd. Sometimes theq makd

mistakes, but they always go for it. impressivd. Sometimes theq makd

This sky, he is hust impressivd. Sometimes theq makd

This sky, he is just sucking in impressivd. Sometimes theq makd

defenders. But Leinster always impressivd. Sometimes theq makd

back. They do. This was a great inside ball from Jimmy

back. They do. This was a great inside ball from Jammy Fopperth.

They never panic. They know inside ball from Jammy Fopperth.

have been finishing ability and they inside ball from Jammy Fopperth.

can score from anything. A hammer low, but Glasgow got the last kick.

can score from anything. A hammer This game could go either way. It

This game could fo eithdr way. It will go all the way. The benches are

This game could fo eithdr way. It stacced. There is

This game could fo eithdr way. It stacked. There is plenty of

stacced. There is plenty of experience and quality players.

stacced. There is plenty of Matchwinners on

stacced. There is plenty of Mapc`winnerc on `oth benc`es. Ve

stacced. There is plenty of Matchwinners on both benches. We saw

stacced. There is plenty of Nakarawa. Yes.

stacced. There is plenty of Nakabawa. Yes. Bot` teals

stacced. There is plenty of Nakarawa. Yes. Both teams are

stacced. There is plenty of stacked, but there are a lots of

stacced. There is plenty of injuries. This will go to the wire.

Discaplind gill injuries. This will go to the wire.

Discipline will be key. It will be a fantastic game. We can hear from the

Discipline will be key. It will be a chairman of the league now. Honestly

Discipline will be key. It will be a neutral on a day like this, but a

proud Scotsman. Andy, how great is it to be here watching Glasgow? It

proud Scotsman. Andy, how great is is tremendous. 3000 people travelled

proud Scotsman. Andy, how great is over

proud Scotsman. Andy, how great is ovar with t`e team

proud Scotsman. Andy, how great is over with the team and the

atiocphere over with the team and the

atmocphere in over with the team and the

atmosphere in the city centre this mornang

atmosphere in the city centre this morning was electric. It is great

for Ccottis` morning was electric. It is great

for Scottish rugby. They really need morning was electric. It is great

this, don't they? It will reflect on morning was electric. It is great

the whole country. Everyone morning was electric. It is great

home, they are so proud of the hoie, they are sn proud of the

skies. They hoie, they are sn proud of the

skiec. They have hoie, they are sn proud of the

skies. They have not got a try yet, bup

skies. They have not got a try yet, but they are certainly in the match.

Thare but they are certainly in the match.

There is a long way to go and in Thare is ` long vaq to fo and hn

fairness, Leinster have removing the ball.

fairness, Leinster have removing the bahl. Glargow

fairness, Leinster have removing the ball. Glasgow probably have too

fairness, Leinster have removing the moved the ball more. But

fairness, Leinster have removing the moted the ball more. But RDS

fairness, Leinster have removing the moved the ball more. But RDS has

fairness, Leinster have removing the been a bit of a stumbling bLock

bean a bit of a rtumbling block in the

bean a bit of a rtumbling block in tha `ast.

bean a bit of a rtumbling block in the past. Have they got what it

tha past. Have theq got w`at it takes? They have. I would

tha past. Have theq got w`at it takes? Thdy have, I would not

tha past. Have theq got w`at it them off, even with Leinster being

favoerites. them off, even with Leinster being

favourites. Let us which to them off, even with Leinster being

and the nataonal sade. them off, even with Leinster being

and the national side. We saw them off, even with Leinster being

trial match last night. It did turn trial match last naght. It did turn

into a trial match last naght. It did turn

inpo a bit trial match last naght. It did turn

into a bit of a one-sided romp. into a bit of a nne-siddd romp.

Jonathan Davies into a bit of a nne-siddd romp.

Jonadhan Dafies vas into a bit of a nne-siddd romp.

Joladhan Dafies was man with a hat-trick of tries. We did

not learn anything new last with a hat-trick of tries. We did

nop learn anythilg new last night. with a hat-trick of tries. We did

We knew who the starting 15 were. Thay

We knew who the starting 15 were. They got their

We knew who the starting 15 were. Thay got their hit out.

We knew who the starting 15 were. They got their hit out. The squad

We knew who the starting 15 were. was announced about an

We knew who the starting 15 were. was annoulced about an hour

was announced about an hour after tha final w`istle.

was announced about an hour after the final whistle. A 32 man squad.

was announced about an hour after No real surprises there really.

was announced about an hour after Matthew Morgan was great when he

was announced about an hour after came on. Jordan Williams, Matthew

Morgan, they are also Scotland travelling to South Africa

among other Scotland travelling to South Africa

among othdr destinations Scotland travelling to South Africa

among other destinations this Scotland travelling to South Africa

summer. How much Will Wales and suimer. How much Wall W`les and

Scotland be fearing them? They are one of the

Scotland be fearing them? They are one of thd dop three countries

Scotland be fearing them? They are the world. You know you are going to

be tested upfront when you the world. You know you are going to

be tested upfront when xou go the world. You know you are going to

be tested upfront when you go to the world. You know you are going to

South the world. You know you are going to

Soqt` Africa. Thd the world. You know you are going to

South Africa. The forward pack will the world. You know you are going to

really have too stand-up. the world. You know you are going to

really hate too rtand-up. We the world. You know you are going to

really have too stand-up. We are 15 the world. You know you are going to

molths out the world. You know you are going to

months out from the World Cup so teamc will be trying

months out from the World Cup so teams will be trying things that you

want to be doing that in a winning want to bd doing t`at in a winning

environment. One man want to bd doing t`at in a winning

envibonmelt. One man whn cnows environment. One man who knows all

aboud environment. One man who knows all

about the physical confrontation iN environment. One man who knows all

Sout` Africa environment. One man who knows all

South Africa is Paul Wallace, he environment. One man who knows all

played all three sets in the 1997 Lionc toup.

It is going to be hard. It always is Lionc toup.

in South Africa. But when Lionc toup.

in South @fbica. But whdn you Lionc toup.

in South Africa. But when you look Lionc toup.

at all the squads going over. Lionc toup.

at all the squadr going over. Ht Lionc toup.

at all the squads going over. It is Lionc toup.

a very strong side. Lionc toup.

have problems Lionc toup.

especially in midfield. The physical Wehs` backline should

especially in midfield. The physical Welsh backline should be able

especially in midfield. The physical over there and hnld

especially in midfield. The physical over there and hold their own. It is

over there and hnld their own. It is the basis of the Welsh team that

went down to Australia and when the Lionc

went down to Australia and when the Lions series. If they want

went down to Australia and when the Lionc seriec. If t`ey want to

went down to Australia and when the Lions series. If they want to win

went down to Australia and when the the World Cup, they have got to

went down to Australia and when the target

went down to Australia and when the tapget ond of

went down to Australia and when the target one of these tests.

Inpebestilg from Paul. target one of these tests.

Interesting from Paul. South Inpebestilg from Paul. Routh Africa

have got a few injury Inpebestilg from Paul. Routh Africa

hate got ` few iljury worries. Inpebestilg from Paul. Routh Africa

have got a few injury worries. The midfield especially. Wales, assuming

Jaiie midfield especially. Wales, assuming

Jamie Roberts RFID, have got midfield especially. Wales, assuming

Jamie Roberts RFHD, havd got the Jamie Roberts RFID, have got the

Lions Jamie Roberts RFID, have got the

Lionc paiping Jamie Roberts RFID, have got the

Lions pairing in midfield. That is a Jamie Roberts RFID, have got the

real strength for Wales. But if you look at Super 15, they have got

real strength for Wales. But if you strength in depth

real strength for Wales. But if you strength hn depth an

real strength for Wales. But if you strength in depth in South Africa. I

strength hn depth an Sout` Africa. I am not sure the coaches will be too

disa`pointed. am not sure the coaches will be too

disappointed. They will be able am not sure the coaches will be too

disa`pointed. They will be able to disa`pointed. Thdy will be able to

have a look at other players. GoinG have a look at other players. Going

back to this game, who do you think wihl

back to this game, who do you think will win? I think after that second

back to this game, who do you think half, -- second try, I think

hahf, -- recond trq, I thank Glasgow shaded it. They conceded two tries

hahf, -- recond trq, I thank Glasgow but I think

hahf, -- recond trq, I thank Glasgow bup A thilk defelsavely

hahf, -- recond trq, I thank Glasgow but I think defensively they will be

hahf, -- recond trq, I thank Glasgow disappointed. I think it is going

hahf, -- recond trq, I thank Glasgow be really taght. We

hahf, -- recond trq, I thank Glasgow be really tight. We have talked

hahf, -- recond trq, I thank Glasgow about the bench but they have had

hahf, -- recond trq, I thank Glasgow go to the bench early. That first 25

hahf, -- recond trq, I thank Glasgow minutes was as fast a game of rugby

as I have seen for a long time. It minutes was as fast a game of rugby

is about what impact minutes was as fast a game of rugby

is about vhat impact thd minutes was as fast a game of rugby

is about what impact the bench is about vhat impact thd bench can

make. You probably heard the roar is about vhat impact thd bench can

make. You pbobably heard the roar to accompany the

make. You pbobably heard the roar to accompany t`e team is

make. You pbobably heard the roar to accompany the team is coming back

up. It is now time to return to up, It is now time to return to the

action. The officials just

action. Tha officials jurt taking

The officials just taking their places as the teams line up as they

di` places as the teams line up as they

did at the places as the teams line up as they

di` at thd end od places as the teams line up as they

did at the end of the first half. That late try by Shane Jennings

changing the complexion of the game. That late try by Shane Jennings

Although Finn Russell's fourth That late try by Shane Jennings

penalty makes it within a kick and That late try by Shane Jennings

just 40 minutes to decide That late try by Shane Jennings

just 40 minetes to decide the That late try by Shane Jennings

just 40 minutes to decide the fate That late try by Shane Jennings

of this year's Pro12 title. Nigel Owens

of this year's Pro12 title. Nigel Owanc just

of this year's Pro12 title. Nigel Owens just checking to see if

of this year's Pro12 title. Nigel Owanc just checkhng to ree if ht

of this year's Pro12 title. Nigel went forward from Jamie Heaslip.

He makes it look so easy. He can't get outside Madigan.

Nakabawa. Again, R`ys Rtddock, did in the first half, superb.

Rob Kearney would dead. Peter Murchie making sure the

bahl, dead. Peter Murchie making sure the

ball, he did dead. Peter Murchie making sure the

bahl, he did not dead. Peter Murchie making sure the

ball, he did not got A bid of bonfusion there. I thnught

he did put it down. He picks it A bid of bonfusion there. I thnught

he dad put it down. He picks it up he did put it down. He picks it up

an` `uts he did put it down. He picks it up

and puts it down. It will be a restart from the

There was the slightest movement on It will be a restart from the

the ball. to t`e fope. re we going to sde a

change of tactics. He saw the to t`e fope. re we going to sde a

We have seen a replay of what might have been a knock-on at

We have seen a replay of what might hate been a knock-on at t`e

We have seen a replay of what might have been a knock-on at the restart

have been a knock-on at t`e restart of that second half. It looked as if

Maybe not from Jamie Heaslip but it

Maybe not from Jamie Heaslip but from the supporting player. We are

going to have to wait from the supporting player. We are

going to hafe to wait for from the supporting player. We are

going to have to wait for Pat MacAbthur,

Overthrown into the hands Jelnangs `nd