Leinster-5.5

Home advantage should be huge here for the Irish side.

It does not get any tougher than a HC semi final against the side top of the French national league. Toulouse have so many outstanding players- world class players- but also a very physical pack that know how to handle these type of games and the atmosphere. This is what has made them such a success side in europe over the last 10 years or so and in their own competition. The ability to muck in and scramble when under huge amounts of pressure.

Leinster look as strong now as they did when they last won this tourney. Their backline has so much speed and guys that can make a break against any level of competition. Ofcourse having the majority of the crowd behind them will help too.

Its probably going to be very low scoring- all games as important as this one usually are. But i just think Leinster have that extra bit of class and the type of players that can turn a close match in their favour. ODrisscol is in the form of his life so when this one opens up later on here could come up with a bit of magic that wins the tie.

Leinster-5.5 with skybet at 1.91