Our pick of the best images from Marseille after La Rochelle beat Leinster to win the 2022 Heineken Champions Cup final.
Garry Ringrose and Michael Ala'alatoa react after conceding the result-deciding try (Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)
Gregory Alldritt lifts the trophy for La Rochelle (Photo by PA)
Leinster skipper Johnny Sexton walks past the trophy post-game (Photo by PA)
Matthias Haddad, who played in the final in place of the injured Victor Vito, celebrates with fans (Photo by PA)
A dejected Tadhg Furlong looks on after full-time (Photo by PA)
Man of the match Will Skelton leads the post-game celebrations (Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)
La Rochelle boss Ronan O'Gara reacts during the final (Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)
La Rochelle supporters before Saturday's final (Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)
Gregory Alldritt celebrates Pierre Bourgarit's try (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
Joel Sclavi drops to his knees in celebration (Photo by PA)
Leinster fans outside the stadium in Marseille (Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)
Johnny Sexton tosses the coin in front of Wayne Barnes and Gregory Alldritt (Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)
Ronan O'Gara and Leo Cullen share a joke pre-game (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
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Hard to disagree with the 5 points - with the exception that Wilson should be a squad member but, depending on the other loose forward selections, is not yet a shoo-in. McReight is. Aussie is looking a lot better this year and JS has some selection options. Also, Havili’s tendency to get caught, charged down is also a liability at times but he seemed focused (mostly) and is definitely a consideration for utility back-up. Still feel Reihana is a better prospect at 1st five for Saders.
Go to commentsThink it was a great defensive performance by Northampton. They didn't have stage fright in the first half, the Nienaber defense smothered them. They limited Leinster to 15-3 in the first half. It could have been over by then. A great try from Leinster in the start of the second half looked to have sealed it. But Byrne missed another conversion. Northampton started trying little kicks behind the Leinster wingers. Leinster messed one and Smith brilliantly made the conversion. Leinster decided to tighten the game after Byrne missed a straight forward penalty. A few errors got NH into the 22 and they scored and converted with a few minutes left. Another brilliant steal from Lawes saw NH have a final attack which was turned over by Conan. A classic semi final. World record attendance of 82,300. Leinsters 3 week preparation warranted for this one.
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