Leinster now win a penalty of their own and Gopperth will go for the posts 40 metres out.

Cardiff get the reward for their fine work in this second half as Davies splits the posts for the homeside. 2 points between the sides as Denton now returns to the field.

Cardiff are bossing proceeding so far in this half and Cardiff win another penalty after a Leinster offside. This time Davies goes for the posts.

The homeside maul is brought down legally and a flat pass by Davies doesn't find a man and Reddan gathers the ball. Kirshner gets the ball and clears for the away side.

Cardiff start the maul and look to get over for their third try of the game.

Cardiff win a penalty from their early attack and opt against the posts and kick for the corner.

Davies gets this second half underway and Copeland wins it in the air.

Fantastic first half here at The Cardiff Arms Park with both sides going for it in what has been an end to end match with both sides really going for it tonight and playing some expansive Rugby. Leinster got off to a great start with Conan going over for a try in the 3rd minute in his first start for the club. Leinster increased their lead with Strauss going over in the corner and with 17 minutes gone Leinster lead 14-0 and it seemed like no way back for Cardiff. However a fantastic individual try from Davies brought them right back into the game and it was the home team who were the better side from their on then and a try just before halftime from Dacey leaves them 5 points behind the reigning champions. The second half is moments away so stay with us for further updates and analysis.

Leinster look to add a score before halftime but Quinn Roux knocks the ball forward in what is the last play of the half as Leinster go into the break 17-12 in a very entertaining match.