Leinster thump toothless Benetton to continue their 100% start to the season [Video]

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Benetton 5

Leinster 35

JACK CONAN TURNED in a Player of the Match performance as Leinster dismantled an underwhelming Benetton to cement their place at the top of the United Rugby Championship table.

Conan — who was linked this week with a possible move to French giants Racing 92 — scored one of four first-half tries as Leinster put their hosts to the sword in a clinical opening 40.

Ciarán Frawley, Caelan Doris and Lee Barron were also on the scoresheet, along with an early penalty try, in what was a routine tune-up for Leo Cullen’s side ahead of next week’s Croke Park showdown against Munster

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