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Jack Conan scored two tries in four first-half minutes as Leinster booked their place in the Heineken Champions Cup final| Leinster (27) 41 |
| Tries: Conan 2, Sheehan, Van der Flier, Jenkins Cons: R Byrne 5 Pens: R Byrne 2 |
| Toulouse (14) 22 |
| Tries: Ahki, Meafou, Willis Con: Ramos Pen: Ramos |
Leinster will return to their home venue at Aviva Stadium for the Heineken Champions Cup final thanks to a five-try victory over Toulouse in Dublin.
Jack Conan scored twice and Dan Sheehan also crossed in the first half as Leinster took control of the semi-final after trailing to Pita Ahki's try.
Emmanuel Meafou hit back for Toulouse but Josh van der Flier and Jason Jenkins added tries after the break.
Jack Willis scored a late consolation but Leinster were worthy winners.
The Irish province will face either Exeter or holders La Rochelle for the chance to win a fifth European title on 20 May.
More to follow.
Leinster: Keenan; Larmour, Ringrose, Ngatai, O'Brien; R Byrne, Gibson-Park; Porter, Sheehan, Furlong, Molony, Ryan (c), Doris, Van der Flier, Conan.
Replacements: McKee, Healy, Ala'alatoa, Jenkins, Baird, McGrath, H Byrne, Frawley.
Toulouse: Ramos; Cruz Mallia, Barassi, Ahki, Lebel; Ntamack, Dupont (capt); Baille, Mauvaka, Aldegheri; Arnold, Meafou; Willis, Flament, Cros.
Replacements: Marchand, Neti, Ainu'u, Roumat, Elstadt, Placines, Graou, Retiere.
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