Leinster outclass Toulouse in battle of European heavyweights


  • Rugby
  • Monday, 22 Apr 2019

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Johnny Sexton returned to action and top form to lead holders Leinster to the European Champions Cup final on Sunday, outclassing Toulouse 30-12 in a clash of the competition's two most successful teams.

The Leinster captain, who had not played for the province this year and was out of form at the Six Nations, looked back to his old self at the Aviva Stadium, controlling possession and kicking near flawlessly in a man of the match performance.

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