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Ross Byrne dying to win a European final at last having watched Leinster triumph

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Ross Byrne,Leinster Rugby,Toulouse

'You watch those games as a kid and that's all you want to do, you want to play in those games. So yeah, it's special'

He has also played in three finals for the province - but lost all three. He will be a starter for the second time in Saturday's final in London.

James Lowe also didn't play that day but recalled recently how he partied as if he had. Did Byrne feel a part of it at the San Mames stadium? He was there again two years later in Cardiff when they staged that famous comeback against Northampton. The Byrne family were all there, including his younger brother, Harry, who also hopes to be in the squad this week.

This year he starred in the last eight defeat of reigning champions La Rochelle but went into his shell after a big opening against Northampton in the semis. "We have taken those learnings and done pretty well on them so far, particularly in this competition. It’s important we can learn from them on Saturday.

Ross Byrne Leinster Rugby Toulouse Leo Cullen Ronan O'gara Northampton Saints

 

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