Pro14 Round 15 Preview: Ulster vs Leinster
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In the first of the round’s Irish derbies, Ulster will aim to trip the spring in Leinster’s step after the latter’s narrow but brilliant victory over arch rivals Munster in Round 14. Conversely, Ulster were on the losing side of their derby against Connacht and will throw all they have at Leinster to set their feet back on the winning path.
Fans are in for a treat if this match-up proves to be anything like the last one (in Round 8) which turned out to be a game rich in entertainment value. What the two teams lacked in defence, they made up for in attack;, the final whistle sounding with the scoreboard showing 54-42 in favour of Leinster.
The men in blue were rampant in the first stanza, running a total of five tries while Ulster struggled to stay in the game.
Leinster started the second half much as they had begun the first, though dropped off the pace somewhat in the latter stages as Ulster kicked into gear and bossed the final quarter impressively.
If Ulster can stem the furious tide which is a fresh-legged Leinster outfit in the early stages and call on the form with which they finished their last such encounter, they could very possibly pull one over Jonny Sexton and his charges.
Whatever happens, the fixture remains a mouth-watering, top of the Conference A table clash which will surely deliver the goods.
'We know how big this next period will be.' 🏉🔵
— Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) August 26, 2020
Assistant coach Robin McBryde looks ahead to the coming weeks, starting with Ulster Rugby on Saturday evening. 💙💪#ULSvLEI #GuinnessPRO14 pic.twitter.com/iDaABMOPPB
