Leinster Rugby v Cardiff Blues

est for last as a seven-point gap was ruthlessly
turned into 28.
Scott Fardy’s impact at a ruck forced Cardiff to
spill possession and Cronin reacted quickest,
scooting clear from 40 metres out for an
opportunist 67th-minute try. Byrne converted
and it was his cross-field kick that the leaping
Daly athletically reached above Matthew
Morgan, juggling it before dotting down with
seven minutes remaining.
With the bonus point in sight, lovely hands from
Toner, Andrew Porter and Nacewa put Conan
into space. His intended pass was flicked
back by Josh van der Flier for the supporting
McCarthy to scramble over in impressive
fashion for his first Leinster try. Byrne tagged on
his fourth successful conversion before resilient
Cardiff were even denied a late consolation try
by the tireless van der Flier.
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