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Sat 05 May 2007Leinster to sign off in styleRUGBY/Leinster v Borders Reivers:By the time Leinster take the field at Donnybrook tonight, they'll be better versed into how their Magners Celtic League title aspirations rest following the matches in Hughenden last night and at Stradey Park this afternoon.The fact they are no longer in control of their destiny is largely attributable to their own fallibility in recent weeks and a touch of misfortune. No team or coach can legislate for some of the rank officiating they have had to endure, but realistically they should not have left themselves in such a precarious position.