Leinster 19-15 Scarlets: Five things we learned

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Leinster 19-15 Scarlets: Five things we learned

The Scarlets lost their perfect record and their place at the top of the Pro12 as they went down to Leinster in a 19-15 defeat.

Tries from Hadleigh Parkes and Gareth Owen put the region in a strong position as they led 15-9 at half-time.

However the home side turned it around as they kept the visitors scoreless in the second period to inflict a first defeat of the season to Wayne Pivac’s men.

The west Walians did at least manage to secure a losing bonus-point as their defence held firm for large periods of the second-half as Leinster enjoyed about three quarters of the possession in the last forty minutes.

Another positive was the Scarlets ability and purpose with the limited ball they had.

And as both teams turn their attention to Europe, here are five things we learned.

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