2023-05-19 16:18:36
The clash between Leinster and La Rochelle, a remake of last season, will only be “not a revenge“For the Irish team, assured Leinster coach Leo Cullen on Friday, on the eve of the Champions Cup final.
«This is not revenge. We are right at home, in front of our supporters, our friends… and we want to succeed in front of them, for them. It was always a battle to reach a final, so playing in front of our friends, our families, that’s all the motivation we need“Promised Cullen in a press conference.
«We were not far last year, it was played in the last two minutes. We were in the lead most of the match, we missed an opportunity… But it’s strong to be at this level once again. We learned from last year“, Continued the Irish technician.
Last season, the French club won its first title by beating the Irish (24-21) thanks to a try scored at the last minute.
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«It was played on details, there is little margin. And it will be the same on Saturday. I expect a very close final. It’s exciting to play a home finaladded Captain James Ryan.
Same story on Cullen’s side: “When you reach the final, there are bound to be very good teams: the Champions Cup is a very difficult competition, you are not in the final by chance. It’s complicated to navigate from the pools to the final and it’s going to be a great match. Either way, I’m excited.»
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La Rochelle plays its third straight continental final in Dublin on Saturday, its second in a row against the Irish of Leinster. In the event of victory, Leo Cullen’s men would join Toulouse, the most successful team with five crowns in the competition.
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