Leinster vs Toulouse - All you need to know
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Leinster vs Toulouse
Reigning champions Leinster won their fourth Champions Cup title last season when they beat Racing 92 15-12 in Bilbao, whereas Toulouse have to go back to 2010 for their last European Cup. The two sides will know each other quite well, having faced each other twice in the pool phase. The Irish outfit lost 28-27 in France in October and then won 29-13 at the RDS Arena in January. Let’s see how the form guide looks going into this encounter.
Line Ups:
Leinster
Pro 14 Form:
Position – Qualified For Pro14 Finals
Last Five Games – WWLLL
Attacking and Defending Statics:
Averages Metres Per Game – 441
Average Points Per Game – 33
Average Carries – 155
Tackle Percentage – 89%
Champions Cup Form:
Last Seven Games – WLWWWWW
Attacking and Defending Statics:
Averages Metres Per Game – 456
Average Points Per Game – 32
Average Carries – 156
Tackle Percentage – 88%
Key Player: James Ryan
The Irish lock has been in fantastic form this season and has a strong attacking game which will be key for Leinster. Ryan has made 103 carries in this competition which averages around 14.71 a game. He also does a great job on defence and has completed 107 tackles which calculates to 15 a match.
Toulouse
Top 14 Form:
Position – First Place
Last Five Games – WWWLW
Attacking and Defending Statics:
Averages Metres Per Game – 434
Average Points Per Game – 28
Average Carries – 123
Tackle Percentage – 88%
Champions Cup Form:
Last Seven Games – WWWWLWW
Attacking and Defending Statics:
Averages Metres Per Game – 445
Average Points Per Game – 24
Average Carries – 132
Tackle Percentage – 86%
Key Player: Cheslin Kolbe
The South African international has been in sensational form for the French side season and has produced some magical moments in the Champions Cup. This season Kolbe has beaten 101 defenders and 45 of those have come in this competition. The winger has gained 1295 metres in total this season and 486 metres is in the competition.