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Leinster captain Caelan Doris said that the prospect of several players leaving the province at the end of the season provided extra motivation before their 20-11 URC semi-final win against the Stormers.<\/b><\/p>\n
The defending champions made a dominant start at the Aviva Stadium before the South African side fought back and closed the gap to just two points. <\/p>\n
Jamison Gibson-Park was able to cross after the away side were reduced to 13 players, securing the win for Leo Cullen’s side and setting up a final against the Bulls.<\/p>\n
Ciaran Frawley<\/a> has confirmed his departure at the end of the season, while it is unclear if record-breaking try scorer James Lowe<\/a> will stay at the province.<\/p>\n “It was a proper knockout game that,” said Doris.<\/p>\n “There were a few chances at the end of the first half that we left out there and they potentially change the outcome of the game if we convert them. Credit to Stormers.<\/p>\n “Delighted with the end result and to be in another final is a massive privilege for the group.<\/p>\n “We have a special group and quite a number of guys moving on at the end of the season. It has been a big motivator for us at the knockout stages to extend the season and enjoy our time together.”<\/p>\n Leinster will now have the opportunity to defend the URC title they won against the Bulls last season, and bounce back from last month’s Champions Cup final defeat by Bordeaux-Begles. <\/p>\n Head coach Cullen praised his players’ resilience but added that there are areas to work on before the showpiece in Dublin.<\/p>\n “It had a bit of everything, but very proud of the group because that’s our sixth play-off game of the season so far and it’s like this game, they take their toll physically,” he said.<\/p>\n “So, great challenge, amazing crowd out there today, amazing atmosphere out there today, so we’re just delighted to be into another final.<\/p>\n “They are a hugely physical team, we know that, so it’s not like a surprise for us, but I think we can be better from our point of view there.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n