Compiled by JOHN O'SULLIVAN

11 ISA NACEWA

He put in a couple of memorable tackles, one on John Afoa and another on Darren Cave spring to mind. He didn't get much space or opportunity going forward. 6/10

9 EOIN REDDAN

One or two fumbles around the breakdown and occasionally caught in possession but his speed in getting ball away and good decision-making for the Healy try were important contributions. 6/10

12 GORDON D’ARCY

He was the line breaker for Leinster's opening try and on a couple of other occasions he got his side over the gain line. His tackle count was prodigious too. 7/10

13 BRIAN O’DRISCOLL

A medical marvel, he showed cameos of his breathtaking repertoire. The flip pass inside to the supporting Seán O'Brien was a thing of beauty. Still cuts some great lines. 7/10

3 MIKE ROSS

Given he's the one that works so dedicatedly in doing his scrum prep then he should get credit for two massive turnovers in the set-piece. He popped up regularly elsewhere too. 7/10

8 JAMIE HEASLIP

Not as traditionally conspicuous in open play but that shouldn't suggest he wasn't hugely effective. He worked very hard and his tackle count and ability to run down ball carriers was very good. 7/10

2 RICHARDT STRAUSS

He was omnipresent, whether in attack or defence. He makes so many tackles and possesses superb footballing instincts, knowing when to offload and when to take contact. 7/10

5 BRAD THORN

He discharged the traditional duties, particularly in hitting rucks and clearing out with tremendous force and accuracy. On this evidence there's plenty left in the tank yet. 7/10

15 ROB KEARNEY

From the moment he secured that first high ball with typical balletic grace he hardly put a foot wrong. His strength and angles of running are now being complemented by vision; simply superb. 8/10

4 LEO CULLEN

He led the team with his customary authority and intelligence. The lineout functioned very smoothly. Darren Cave's twinkle toes caught him out but he got back to make the turnover. 6/10

7 SEÁN O’BRIEN

He scored a try, helped set up another, clattered into Stephen Ferris and anything in a white shirt with ferocious intent but has subtleties in his game too. A brilliant all-round display. 8/10

10 JONATHAN SEXTON

His kicking from the tee was excellent but less so from the hand. He threw a couple of wayward passes but he brings vision and composure to his side's attacking patterns: excellent in defence. 7/10

6 KEVIN McLAUGHLIN

He may be the less celebrated member of the Leinster backrow in terms of profile but his contribution on the pitch is massive. Turnovers, tackles, carries, lineout; it was all on view. 8/10

1 CIAN HEALY

Every young prop that wants to play at the highest level should watch his support lines; perfect depth and cut great angles while appreciating what's on. He coped comfortably in the tight too. 7/10

14 FERGUS McFADDEN

He didn't really get much opportunity in an orthodox fashion but when he did he ran hard and straight. To really appreciate his quality, he needs to be more involved. 6/10

THE BENCH

Looked the better bench on paper and proved it on the pitch with tries from Heinke van der Merwe and Seán Cronin and a pleasing cameo from John Cooney at scrumhalf. 7/10