Half Time Statistics: Stade Francais with a whopping 69% of possession and 75% of territory. They've conceded 11 turnovers versus Leinster's six. 85% tackling success rate for the Stade, and 92% for Leinster.
A comprehensive first half performance by Leinster sees them with a fifteen point lead on half time. The reigning European Champions have shown incredible professionalism, ruthlessly capitalising on their sparse opportunities. Their defence has been cool and composed, efficiently suppressing the French efforts. Whilst Parisse has led the charge admirably for the Stade, he has yet to spark his side into life..
Nigel Owens spots a Leinster hand illegally playing the ball in a ruck, and awards a penalty accordingly. After a moment of indecision, Parisse elects for the posts and Porical obliges from long range. The flags shoot up and the half time whistle sounds. Fifteen points the difference..
Leinster, with the minority of possession have secured yet another try; pin-point accuracy from the home-side. Sexton opts for a perfectly weighted cross-field on half way that is plucked from the air by Nacewa on the wing. Nacewa feeds Kearney on his inside and Kearney dives over dramatically for the try. Sexton converts from out wide. Fantastic, fluid rugby.
Replay shows he was in good work from the ref
Great kick from sexton
How far in front was he
Stade grind their way deep into Blue territory following the try. But a wayward pass from Parisse disrupts the attack and has the Parisians scrambling backward. Luckily a penalty comes and Porical converts to points.
God I love being a Leinster supporter
Soak up pressure just when they think ur creaking and send too many forward BANG counter move try. Excellent Leinster play. Stade wake up...they can do this all day lads. Up Galway btw :)