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Joe McCarthy scores his first-half try. James Crombie/INPHO

Leinster edge dramatic and brilliant Champions Cup battle in La Rochelle

Leo Cullen’s side were 16-14 winners at Stade Marcel-Deflandre.

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La Rochelle 14

Leinster 16

LEINSTER EDGED A dramatic and brilliant Champions Cup battle against La Rochelle at Stade Marcel-Deflandre this afternoon.

Leo Cullen’s side survived a breathtaking endgame to finish up two-point winners over Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle, with Joe McCarthy’s first-half try key in France.

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