The Breakdown: Jamison Gibson-Park masterclass sets up box-office showdown with Antoine Dupont

Jamison Gibson-Park of Leinster during the Investec Champions Cup semi-final match between Leinster and Northampton Saints at Croke Park in Dublin

Cian Tracey

Shortly after the full-time whistle had sounded at Croke Park on Saturday evening, Jamison Gibson-Park and James Lowe shared a warm embrace.

For much of the previous 80 minutes, the brilliant Kiwi duo had put on a show, before Leinster took their foot off the pedal and very nearly paid the ultimate price.