Garry Ringrose fired up for shot at historic Champions Cup title as Leinster prepare for Toulouse clash Leinster will take on Toulouse in Champions Cup semi-final on Sunday Should they beat the French club they will face Saracens in the final on May 12 Garry Ringrose is motivated by chance to become champions for fifth time By Derek Hunter For The Mail On Sunday Published: 22:33 BST, 20 April 2019 | Updated: 00:00 BST, 21 April 2019 Viewcomments Garry Ringrose says making history is a huge motivation ahead of Leinster's Heineken Champions Cup semi-final against Toulouse. The two most successful European Cup teams go head to head at Dublin's Aviva Stadium. A place in this season's final is the prize — and a chance to be crowned European champions for a record fifth time. Garry Ringrose wants to make history with Leinster in Champions Cup clash with Toulouse Leinster and Toulouse have each won four European titles, with Leinster looking to retain the trophy lifted with victory over Racing 92 in Bilbao 11 months ago. 'This match against Toulouse is really special,' said Ringrose. 'The two teams want to make history by aiming for a fifth title. It will be a huge motivation for all the players.' Leinster are bidding to retain the title they won against Racing 92 a year ago in Spain Leinster and Toulouse have already met twice in this season's pool stage, claiming one victory each and Ringrose added: 'There is a lot of excitement around this match. We saw in the pool phase that Toulouse are a very difficult team to beat. 'They have a lot of experience in this competition and are dangerous in all positions.' Leinster's hopes have been boosted by the return of fly-half and captain Johnny Sexton, who has recovered from a thigh injury, and Ringrose partners his Irish international colleague Robbie Henshaw in midfield. Toulouse, meanwhile, include prolific try-scoring wing Cheslin Kolbe Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility