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Watch: Thief in the night Jordan Larmour snatches match-defining intercept

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Jordan Larmour scores a try for Leinster. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Leinster young gun Jordan Larmour came up with a decisive intercept at the Rec to propel the defending champions of Europe to a tight away win over Bath.

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In wet conditions, a 7-7 deadlock presented at halftime with Bath bringing the fight. The hosts scored the opening try after 20 minutes to take an early lead through Henry Thomas before Leinster hit back through Sean Cronin.

Early in the second half Bath’s flyhalf James Wilson, who was brought in on a short-term contract to fill a need after injuries to Freddie Burns and Rhys Priestland, attempted an ill-fated long cutout pass.

Larmour made a play on the ball and snatched it, before racing away 50-metres to score under the posts and land a crucial blow. The sides traded penalties in the poor conditions and Leinster took a 17-10 win to briefly take back top spot in Pool One.

 

Leinster lock James Ryan was awarded Man-of-the-Match for his effort in the win.

“We got some good drives, scoring that maul try and our scrum was pretty good too, but we let ourselves down a bit in the first half.

“When the internationals were away, the guys that stepped in did a super job. The squad’s really strong at the moment but it will be another tough one in the Aviva next week,” he said.

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The match was brought into some pre-match controversy when Bath officials banned Leinster supporters from bringing in supporter flags, which reportedly failed a health and safety test presenting a ‘fire risk’.

In an official statement on social media Bath apologised to the Leinster fans.

“We’re really sorry – the flags were tested against three safety criteria & failed all three including fire. We have to take safety seriously, but we realise it’s disappointing. We’re really looking forward to the game & we know you’ll bring the noise to the Rec today.”

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Jake White: Are modern rugby players actually better?

Of the rugby I’ve born witness to in my lifetime - 1990 to date - I recognize great players throughout those years. But I have no doubt the game and the players are on average better today. So I doubt going back further is going to prove me wrong. The technical components of the game, set pieces, scrums, kicks, kicks at goal. And in general tactics employed are far more efficient, accurate and polished. Professional athletes that have invested countless hours on being accurate. There is one nation though that may be fairly competitive in any era - and that for me is the all blacks. And New Zealand players in general. NZ produces startling athletes who have fantastic ball skills. And then the odd phenomenon like Brooke. Lomu. Mcaw. Carter. Better than comparing players and teams across eras - I’ve often had this thought - that it would be very interesting to have a version of the game that is closer to its original form. What would the game look like today if the rules were rolled back. Not rules that promote safety obviously - but rules like: - a try being worth 1 point and conversion 2 points. Hence the term “try”. Earning a try at goals. Would we see more attacking play? - no lifting in the lineouts. - rucks and break down laws in general. They looked like wrestling matches in bygone eras. I wonder what a game applying 1995 rules would look like with modern players. It may be a daft exercise, but it would make for an interesting spectacle celebrating “purer” forms of the game that roll back the rules dramatically by a few versions. Would we come to learn that some of the rules/combinations of the rules we see today have actually made the game less attractive? I’d love to see an exhibition match like that.

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