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Published 15:33 7 Dec 2019 GMT
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At that stage, when van der Flier made his third turnover, Leinster led 31-16. Seemingly deflated by trying and failing to breach the Leinster line in the second half, Northampton dropped their heads.
Most sides would leave it at that and take the bonus point victory. Not Leinster. They marched down the pitch and subs Ed Byrne and Luke McGrath added two insults to the raft of injuries their side had inflicted on Saints.
Following the match, it was back to the calm, reserved and respectful van der Flier we all know so well. His other side.
"It was a really, really tough game," he told Channel 4. "We managed to get a few breakaway tries there but the scoreline doesn't show how tough the game was. "Northampton are a top quality side and we know that, especially from a few years ago, we came over here and won and lost badly the next week. We know how these things go, so we'll be well up for next week. We know it's not over yet." "We're obviously pleased with that performance," he added, "but we know Northampton will be annoyed, having expected and hoped to do better. We know it'll be tough this next week coming and that we have to be better again. Looking forward to it."43 points to 16 and seven tries to one, but van der Flier wants Leinster to up it again next Saturday. Northampton could be in for a tough evening in Dublin.
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