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Published 19:18 26 Mar 2016 GMT
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Connacht had the wind in the first half and will have been disappointed with not going in more than 7-0 up at the break.
After a wild, feisty start, Connacht hit the front when Niyi Adeolokun chipped over the top of the pressing Leinster defence. The ball took a halting bounce and allowed Marmion to dive and touch down ahead of Luke McGrath.
AJ MacGinty converted but missed a penalty soon after. Home fans would have enjoyed the larger cushion in the second half but they held on.
Lam's men are on the brink of the semi finals and automatic Champions Cup qualification. Given the commitment and verve they have displayed all season, they deserve every bit of success they get.

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