LEO’S BLUES RIDE THEIR LUCK

LEO CULLEN admitted holders Leinster “got a little bit fortunate” with their winning try after they sunk Heineken Champions Cup opponents Bath 17-10 on Saturday.

Wing Jordan Larmour claimed a 50-metre interception score early in the second-half to keep Leinster firmly on track for another quarter-final appearance.

But Leinster head coach Cullen said: “We do get a little bit lucky.

“The lineout (throw) goes crooked, Bath play for the advantage, the referee calls advantage over and within the next two seconds they throw a pass and we are suddenly scoring at the other end of the field.

“It was a big moment in the game.”

Bath delivered arguably their most impressive display of a disappointing season so far, but they were undone after taking the lead through prop Henry Thomas’ 22nd-minute try that James Wilson converted, with Wilson adding a late penalty to secure a losing bonus point.

Hooker Sean Cronin hauled Leinster level just before the interval, and with Johnny Sexton converting both tries and Ross Byrne kicking a late penalty, Leinster went top of Pool One.

Cullen added: “We lacked a little bit of punch in the collision part of the game and we probably didn’t generate enough momentum in attack.

“It was a little bit mixed in terms of the performance and we are pleased to get the win.

Sexton limped off near the end of the game due to a suspected calf muscle issue, although Cullen does not think it is serious.