Ronan OโGara and La Rochelle stamped their names into the history books as they secured a second successive Heineken Champions Cup title.
Falling into a deep deficit early on, the French powerhouse showed their championship mettle to hammer away at the Leinster defensive line.
Eventually, their pressure would tell as they crossed for what would prove to be the decisive try with seven minutes remaining.
Whilst the celebrations of their first title in 2022 led to incredible scenes in the French port city, the fans appear to have stepped up another level this year.
Now a bona fide Rugby force, the people of La Rochelle can expect many more great days with this special group of coaches and players.
๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐! ๐คฉ@StadeRochelais's received a champions welcome back to La Rochelle in the early hours ๐pic.twitter.com/KYDxJVMdWY
— Heineken Champions Cup (@ChampionsCup) May 21, 2023
Over 2000 La Rochelle fans welcomed the team back at the airport at 4 AM
by u/COCS_BenefitsBen in rugbyunion
La Rochelle is rugby's Dortmond is many ways.
Bucket list stuff to watch a game there.pic.twitter.com/O5YJ4Hpv0N
— Jared Wright (@jaredwright17) May 21, 2023
The parade in La Rochelle looks phenomenal.
What a rugby culture theyโve got out there.#HeinekenChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/nFAOZLzjcY
— Tight Five Rugby (@TightFive_Rugby) May 21, 2023
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