Leinster vs Toulouse - All you need to know

Leinster vs Toulouse

Reigning champions Leinster won their fourth Champions Cup title last season when they beat Racing 92 15-12 in Bilbao, whereas Toulouse have to go back to 2010 for their last European Cup. The two sides will know each other quite well, having faced each other twice in the pool phase. The Irish outfit lost 28-27 in France in October and then won 29-13 at the RDS Arena in January. Let’s see how the form guide looks going into this encounter.

Line Ups:

Leinster

Pro 14 Form:

Position – Qualified For Pro14 Finals

Last Five Games – WWLLL

Attacking and Defending Statics:

Averages Metres Per Game – 441

Average Points Per Game –  33

Average Carries – 155

Tackle Percentage – 89%

Champions Cup Form:

Last Seven Games – WLWWWWW

Attacking and Defending Statics:

Averages Metres Per Game – 456

Average Points Per Game – 32

Average Carries – 156

Tackle Percentage – 88%

Key Player: James Ryan

The Irish lock has been in fantastic form this season and has a strong attacking game which will be key for Leinster. Ryan has made 103 carries in this competition which averages around 14.71 a game. He also does a great job on defence and has completed 107 tackles which calculates to 15 a match.

Toulouse

Top 14 Form:

Position – First Place

Last Five Games – WWWLW

Attacking and Defending Statics:

Averages Metres Per Game – 434

Average Points Per Game –  28

Average Carries – 123

Tackle Percentage – 88%

Champions Cup Form:

Last Seven Games – WWWWLWW

Attacking and Defending Statics:

Averages Metres Per Game – 445

Average Points Per Game – 24

Average Carries – 132

Tackle Percentage – 86%

Key Player: Cheslin Kolbe

The South African international has been in sensational form for the French side season and has produced some magical moments in the Champions Cup. This season Kolbe has beaten 101 defenders and 45 of those have come in this competition. The winger has gained 1295 metres in total this season and 486 metres is in the competition.