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Leinster edged out by Lions despite Gunne treble

Fintan Gunne crossed the try line three times in the opening period to propel the visitors into a narrow halftime lead during their tournament opener in Johannesburg. Despite that stellar first half performance and a late converted score from Stephen Smyth, Leo Cullen's travelling squad fell by a single point when Kelly Mpeku touched down near the conclusion and Chris Smith secured the conversion.

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