Leinster build the phases patiently, the ball comes to Reid who sends a beautifully weighted grubber kick through for Leavy who touches down to finish off an excellent try.

Leinster inside the Cardiff 22 once more

Leinster win the lineout and set their maul to work

Cardiff turn the ball over and set off on . the counter attack through Scully, he is forced into touch. Lineout Leinster

Noel Reid makes a break and Leister are now 5m from the try line

Leinster now inside the Cardiff 22

Blues clear the ball downfield and now Leinster come on the attack

Byrne kicks off and the game is underway

Is this game being streamed anywhere?

exciting team for leinster, some timely returnees with the internationals off