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Saracens name team for Leinster
By Online Editors
Saracens have named the team that will face reigning champions Leinster in the final of European Champions Cup in Newcastle tomorrow.
The clash of Europe’s two outstanding clubs is a fitting finale to Heineken’s return as title partners of club rugby’s elite tournament. As well as showcasing top-quality action, EPCR’s Finals Weekend will also deliver a significant legacy for the region.
The eyes of the rugby world are on Newcastle and the 2019 Heineken Champions Cup and European Rugby Challenge Cup finals as the north-east of England prepares for the greatest weekend in club rugby.
Tomorrow’s Heineken Champions Cup final between Leinster Rugby and Saracens is the fifth Anglo-Irish decider in history as the holders go in search of a record fifth European crown.
With more than 51,000 fans packed into the iconic St James’ Park, and with TV audiences in over 100 countries, Saracens are looking for a third title of their own as they appear in the prestigious showpiece match for the fourth time in six seasons.
Saracens
15. Alex Goode, 14. Liam Williams, 13. Alex Lozowski, 12. Brad Barritt (c), 11. Sean Maitland, 10. Owen Farrell, 9. Ben Spencer, 1. Mako Vunipola, 2. Jamie George, 3. Titi Lamositele, 4. Will Skelton, 5. George Kruis, 6. Maro Itoje, 7. Jackson Wray, 8. Billy Vunipola.
Replacements:
16. Joe Gray, 17. Richard Barrington, 18. Vincent Koch, 19. Nick Isiekwe, 20. Schalk Burger, 21. Richard Wigglesworth, 22. Nick Tompkins, 23. David Strettle,
Referee: Jérome Garcès (France)
AR1: Romain Poite (France)
AR2: Pascal Gauzère (France)
TMO: Philippe Bonhoure (France)
Leinster
15. Rob Kearney, 14. Jordan Larmour, 13. Garry Ringrose, 12. Robbie Henshaw, 11. James Lowe, 10. Johnny Sexton (c), 9. Luke McGrath, 1. Cian Healy, 2. Sean Cronin, 3. Tadhg Furlong, 4. Devin Toner, 5. James Ryan, 6. Scott Fardy, 7. Sean O'Brien, 8. Jack Conan.
Replacements:
16. James Tracy, 17. Jack McGrath, 18. Michael Bent, 19. Rhys Ruddock, 20. Max Deegan, 21. Hugh O'Sullivan, 22. Ross Byrne, 23. Rory O'Loughlin,
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That loss to the Blues still stings! The Reds have fallen short in 4 of the 6 games decided by 7 points or fewer. Are they not fit enough to close out the close games or are there tactical issues when games go down to the wire? The pleasing thing is no Australian side can better the Reds record of 3 wins from 5 against Kiwi sides but the Brumbies can match it. Les Kiss has instilled a belief in the Reds that they can match it with all the New Zealand sides.
Go to commentsA potential 5th star for Leinster and redemption adter losing 2 tight finals against La Rochelle against Toulouse and the chance for Jacques Nienaber to have some success without Rassie Erasmus running the show.
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