The clash between Leinster and Clermont was high on drama, had massive hits and an insane Brian O’Driscoll offload for Jamie Heaslip’s first try, Bob Casey writes in the Irish Times.
"There been 52 quarter-finals in the Heineken Cup before the weekend and 39 were won by the home side. Keeping with the average of one away winner per season it rose to 43 from 56. It got me thinking why is it so difficult to win on the road? Sure, it is just another pitch.
"ASM Clermont Auvergne have arguably the best squad in Europe yet they have never returned home with a British or Irish scalp. They have played 23 away games in this competition, winning only six.
"It could be something to do with the mind-numbing journey their players and coaching staff embarked upon last Thursday morning ahead of Friday’s game at the RDS."
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