Colombe try leaves the Aviva stunned

By PAUL REES

Leinster............................. 26pts
Tries: Danty 19, Seuteni 37, Colombe 71
Conversions: Hastoy 20, 38, 72
Penalties: Hastoy 42, 49

La Rochelle ...................... 27pts
Tries: Sheehan 1, 11, O’Brien 5
Conversions: Byrne 2
Penalties: Byrne 23, 30, 46

La Rochelle retained the Champions Cup after staging the greatest final comeback in the tournament’s history.
They were 17 points down after 11 minutes against opponents enjoying home city advantage and bursting with intent after losing to the Top 14 side in the Marseille final last year.
Led by centre Robb...

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