Leinster will be looking to bounce back from their semi-final defeat to Munster when they take on La Rochelle in Dublin on Saturday and we take a look at the game from a betting angle.
LEINSTER
It was always going to be a tough task for Leinster to win both the Heineken Champions Cup and the United Rugby Cup with so many games in succession. They took a gamble last week against Munster and rested some of their star players, but it backfired as they went down 16-15 at home. If they can beat La Rochelle in the final of the Champions Cup the season will be a success and the bookies have them as favourites.
Leinster faced Leicester at home in their quarter-final clash winning a comfortable 55-24 before beating Toulouse 41-22 in their semi-final.
LA ROCHELLE
La Rochelle were made to work hard for their quarter-final spot when they beat Gloucester 29-26 at home and they then saw off English giants, Saracens 24-10 in the last 8. Their semi-final was against another English side, Exeter. The result was never in doubt with La Rochelle winning 47-28.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Leinster and La Rochelle have met twice in the Champions Cup with La Rochelle winning 33-32 in the semi-final 2021 and they beat Leinster 24-21 in last season’s final.
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Leinster 3/10
Draw 25/1
La Rochelle 16/5
Handicap: Leinster -8.8
Historically Leinster’s weakness has been against sides like La Rochelle that have monster packs and this should be a massive battle up front.
I am waiting to see what the Total Points Line is, but for now a handicap play on La Rochelle.
Suggested Bet: Handicap, La Rochelle +8.5 at 17/20
All prices correct at the time of writing but are subject to change
