Even so, after Tommy O’Brien restored Leinster’s aerial supremacy – alas Sebastian de Klerk injured his knee in the duel – with a strong power play off a lineout, Prendergast atoned to make it 25-7 before he and McGrath were replaced by Fintan Gunne and the departing Ross Byrne.

Leinster have their hands on silverware. A four-year drought – by their standards at least – has finally come to an end, as they crushed the Bulls 32-7 in front of 46,127 people at Croke Park.

Leinster vs. Bulls in the United Rugby Championship final starts at 5 p.m. BST on June 14. This fixture takes place at Croke Park. Leinster vs. Bulls in the United Rugby Championship final is available to live stream for free on TVNZ+.

Bulls coach Jake White has heaped praise on Leinster in the wake of their dominant URC final win over his side.

As Jake White prepares for a holiday, he reflects on the Bulls' future with the return of Jan Serfontein and Handré Pollard, setting the stage for a thrilling URC campaign starting on September 27.

Following Leinster's 32-7 win over the Bulls in the URC final, here are our five key takeaways from the showpiece at Croke Park.

Like Genghis Khan, the South African game is not very likeable, but bloody effective. Leinster need to hit hard and put the pressure back on the Bulls

Leinster are looking to end their four-year trophy drought, but standing in their way are the Bulls, another team looking to overcome URC heartbreak.