Your Player Ratings As Leinster Book Their Champions Cup Semi-Final Spot
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The holders are out.
Leinster followed Munster, Scarlets and Racing 92 into the last four of this season’s European Champions Cup, thanks to an impressive 30-19 win over holders Saracens at the Aviva.
Tries from Garry Ringrose, Dan Leavy and James Lowe were enough to completely a semi final clash with PRO14 champions Scarlets on the weekend of April 27.
Here are your Leinster player ratings.
Rob Kearney – 7
Quiet enough game for Kearney, especially considering his recent outings in a green jersey.
Fergus McFadden – 7
Couple of big tackles and even slotted a conversion while Sexton was receiving treatment.
Garry Ringrose – 8
Sublime kick in the second-half. Always looked to move to the ball and find space. Crazy to think he’s probably going to get even better this season, once he gets a run of games going.
"This is all about raw power!"
Nacewa ➡️ Lowe ➡️ Nacewa ➡️ Ringrose… Try!
What a start for Leinster! 👏 pic.twitter.com/TQwSdN5hjJ
— Rugby on BT Sport (@btsportrugby) April 1, 2018
Isa Nacewa – 9
An absolute warrior. Almost 36 years-of-age and the most energetic man on the pitch with 75 minutes on the clock.
James Lowe – 8
Cracking break up the wing for Ringrose’s try. Took is own try incredibly well with a superb finish.
Johnny Sexton – 8
Was clearly targeted by Sarries, but it didn’t phase him. Controlled the game incredibly well. The general.
Luke McGrath – 7
Clearly not at full fitness.
Cian Healy – 7
Sean Cronin – 7
Tadhg Furlong – 9
Another incredible performance from the tighthead. Mako was one of Sarries’ best players, but Furlong still outshone him. Some big tackles and a strong set-piece.
Devin Toner – 6
James Ryan – 9
15 tackles made and 18 carries for 28 metres gained. This is becoming business as usual for the youngster.
Scott Fardy – 8
Monster at the breakdown. He didn’t start a Rugby World Cup final at blindside for no reason.
Dan Leavy – 10
16 carries. 82 metres gained, three clean breaks, four defenders beaten, two offloads, a try assist and 14 tackles. Oh and a try.
A standout for Ireland in the Six Nations, Dan Leavy has carried his form into the Champions Cup…
A try he started a finished, excellent score from the Leinster's number 7️⃣ pic.twitter.com/CyndSn4sbu
— Rugby on BT Sport (@btsportrugby) April 1, 2018
Jordi Murphy – 7
Replacements
Jack McGrath (for Healy ’54) – 8
James Tracy (for Cronin ’59) – 6
Andrew Porter (for Furlong ’64) – 6
Rhys Ruddock (for Fardy ’64) – 7
Nick McCarthy (for L McGrath ’66) – 6
Joey Carbery (for Sexton ’69) – 6.5
Max Deegan (for Murphy ’79) – N/A
Rory O’Loughlin (for Nacewa ’78) – N/A