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Sat 01 Jan 2007Leinster make their pointLeinster 45 Opsreys 22: Leinster closed the gap on Ulster at the top of the Magners Celtic League to just two points after securing a comprehensive bonus point win over a weakened Ospreys at Donnybrook tonight.With Ulster winning away in Glasgow earlier in the day, Michael Cheika's side knew nothing less than five points would suffice against an Ospreys outfit with one eye on next week's crucial Heineken Cup tie with Stade Francais.