Clinical Kirchner leads Leinster to title
It was a solemn farewell for Brian O’Driscoll but an electric Zane Kirchner ensured the Leinster legend bowed out with back-to-back RaboDirect PRO12 titles.
O’Driscoll, playing in his last professional match, was forced off the pitch early on at a sun-soaked RDS but Kirchner lifted Leinster spirits with a try before setting up Shane Jennings in the first half.
Finn Russell ensured Glasgow Warriors were never too far off the pace with an accurate kicking display but Kirchner crossed over again late on before Gordon D’Arcy completed the scoring to make it 34-12.
The Warriors flew out the blocks and after an unconvincing early effort under the high ball from Rob Kearney, Mike Ross was guilty of handling when offside and Finn Russell sent a 40-metre penalty through the posts.
Soon it was time for Leinster to show some intent of their own, Jimmy Gopperth finding touch with a penalty well within kicking range, but Kirchner would knock when the hosts were looking threatening……….. for the full story follow :>> http://www.rabodirectpro12.com/matchcentre/15170.php
