DUBLIN, April 30 (Reuters) -Leinster reached their second Heineken Cup final in three years on Saturday by defeating holders Toulouse 32-23 in a thrilling battle of the last two European champions at the Aviva Stadium.
Leinster, who were knocked out by Toulouse at the same stage last year, put in a magnificent second half performance and had a flawless kicking display from flyhalf Jonathan Sexton to thank for defeating the four-times champions.
Ireland number 10 Sexton kicked 22 points which, together with tries from number eight Jamie Heaslip and centre Brian O'Driscoll, were too much for Toulouse, for whom Florian Fritz and Loius Picamoles touched down in either half.
The Irish side face the winner of Sunday's semi-final between Northampton and Perpignan in the May 21 final at Cardiff's Millenium Stadium.
Leinster, who were knocked out by Toulouse at the same stage last year, put in a magnificent second half performance and had a flawless kicking display from flyhalf Jonathan Sexton to thank for defeating the four-times champions.
Ireland number 10 Sexton kicked 22 points which, together with tries from number eight Jamie Heaslip and centre Brian O'Driscoll, were too much for Toulouse, for whom Florian Fritz and Loius Picamoles touched down in either half.
The Irish side face the winner of Sunday's semi-final between Northampton and Perpignan in the May 21 final at Cardiff's Millenium Stadium.
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