Second-half comeback gives Leinster win

Leinster completed an impressive second-half comeback to secure a 29-22 win over Castres in this afternoon's Heineken Cup clash.

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Castres took an early lead after just nine minutes through a try from Richie Gray as they dominated the early stages of the game.

Brice Dulin grabbed the home side's second try of the game on 20 minutes to extend their advantage even further.

Jimmy Gopperth brought Leinster back into the game on 28 minutes with a try, before a conversion a minute later.

Gopperth was on the scoresheet again just before half time with another try, giving the away side a chance in the second half.

Leinster pushed forward and dominated the opening stages of the second half and were rewarded with a penalty goal on 55 minutes from Gopperth.

Rob Kearney added another penalty two minutes later to put Leinster ahead for the first time in the game.

Gopperth added two more penalties in five minutes to extend his side's lead.

Jordi Murphy confirmed the win for Leinster with a try on 76 minutes.

Remi Lamerat scored a try on 80 minutes for Castres, though it was only a consolation.