2010/2011 Heineken Cup SemiFinal Preview: Leinster Vs. Toulouse

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Published: April 30, 2011

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With due respect to the other semifinal, the clash between the reigning and four-time champions Toulouse, and the winners in 2009 Leinster, represents the match between two of the current powerhouses of the European stage.

French giants Toulouse are aiming for an unprecedented fifth European title, and are potentially heading for an 18th French domestic crown, currently top of the table in this year’s top 14.

In their record 10th semifinal, they have won 19 from 27 Heineken knockout matches, and their only loss in this season’s competition came at the hand of London Wasps at Adam’s Park, with an 81st-minute-David-Lemi try, winning it for the Englishmen.

Indeed it was that reverse that means Toulouse have to travel to Aviva Stadium, where Leinster awaits arguably the form team of the tournament.

They are second to Munster in the Magner’s League but, unlike their eliminated rivals, Leinster navigated the toughest pool—beating Clermont, Racing-Metro and Saracensm to claim second seed in the finals.

Twice Magner’s (Celtic) League winners, and two-time runners up, their breakthrough Heineken Cup in 2008/2009 confirmed them as a legitimate heavyweight.

Irish test and Leinster centre Gordon D'Arcy, told the Irish Independent that talk that the French side was a fading force was rubbish.

"It's still Toulouse," he said. "Rupeni Caucaunibuca was playing at the weekend; he hasn't played for four or five games. He'd walk into any team in Europe yet he's one of their rotational guys. It just shows the strength of depth in their squad.

"They're the team that everybody wants to beat, year in year out. They've won the most trophies.

"We can't look for any excuses; we'll take them at face value and have to bring our 'A' game.

"We just need to worry about ourselves. I know myself, if I'm lucky to play, if I win my individual battle, then I can...
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