Leinster have joined the list of European rugby greats after their remarkable comeback in the Heineken Cup final against Northampton on Saturday, according to Peter Bills in the Irish Independent
"To win the Heineken Cup is one thing. But to do it in less than 40 minutes is something else entirely.
"Leinster did it in Cardiff yesterday, clinching their second Heineken Cup in three years. And in doing so, they entered the pantheon of the Heineken greats, true champions whose exploits had sane men and women standing on their feet, roaring and shaking with excitement.
"This was a classic, almost certainly the greatest comeback in Heineken Cup history, especially in a final. From the depths of half-time despair at 22-6 down to the dancing delight of a compelling 33-22 victory and that champagne moment, Leinster showed themselves worthy champions.
"In footballing terms, it was Liverpool v AC Milan in the Champions League final all over again. Milan, 3-0 up at the break, were stunned and shocked that Istanbul night by Liverpool's roaring comeback in 2005. It was a similar tale at Cardiff yesterday."
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