Leinster vs Leicester: The top performers
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Leinster have booked their place in the Champions Cup qaurter-final, and will face-off with La Rochelle in a repeat of last years final. The Irish side put on a stellar performance to outclass the Leicester Tigers 36-22.
Herer's a quick look at some of the standout performers of the game.
Jamison Gibson Park
The Irish scrum-half was crowned man of the match and rightfully so after scoring a hat-trick in the first half. Off 8 carries, Gibson-Park gained 87 metres, beating two defenders and completing one offload, while successfully completing 5 tackles on the defensive end.
Ryan Baird
With just 6 carries, Leinsters no.6 gained 20 metres of real estate, breaking the line twice all while beating 6 defenders and completing 7 passes. However, Baird shone the most on the defensive end, with 14 tackles made on the night.
Jasper Wiese
Leicester's eigthman was present from the beginning to the end and locked in at all break down points. With the most carries in the game (18) Wiese gained 53 metres along with one line break and 3 passes.