Investec Champions Cup: Barrett’s Leinster beat Botia’s La Rochelle side 16-14

Investec Champions Cup: Barrett’s Leinster beat Botia’s La Rochelle side 16-14

By Alipate Narawa
Monday 13/01/2025
All Blacks centre Jordie Barrett Photo:NZHerald Fiji Water Flying Fijians flanker Levani Botia Photo:Skysports

Fiji Water Flying Fijians flanker Levani Botia could not help his La Rochelle side as they went down 16-14 to Leinster who secured a hard-fought victory in the Investec Champions Cup.

Leinster had the services of All Blacks centre Jordie Barrett following an 11th-hour injury to Tommy O’Brien.

Sam Prendergast contributed three penalties and converted Joe McCarthy’s first-half try at Stade Marcel-Deflandre.

Leinster led 10-6 at half time.

The match ended in dramatic fashion as La Rochelle’s Antoine Hastoy struck the post with a penalty that could have clinched the game.

He later saw a drop-goal attempt blocked.

Despite relentless pressure in the dying moments, Leinster held firm, earning their third pool win in as many games.

Source: extra.ie

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