27 April 2013 Leinster dethroned protecting Amlin Challenge Cup winners Biarritz to go within one get of these next European title in as much conditions. Joe Schmidt's men ran out comfortable 44-16 winners at a sold-out RDS, where the domain will host Stade Francais in the final on Might 17. Two tries from man-of-the-match Jamie Heaslip book-ended an first half, with Leinster's exact passing and finishing being the distinction at the break. Dimitri Yachvili's next charge in the 37th second left Biarritz only 10-9 behind, limited to Leinster to impress in the Dublin sunshine with two late tries. Jonathan Sexton and Heaslip went over in a blockbusting three-minute burst, the former introducing the conversions for a quick 24-9 span benefit. The sin-binning of Takudzwa Ngwenya, early in the second period, was another blow for Biarritz, who will lose out on Heineken Cup rugby next year. Isa Nacewa and Brian O'Driscoll added two more tries for the hosts, with Arnaud Heguy's consolation rating lowering the profit to 28 points.
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