Saturday 21 May 2016 14:39, UK
Jamie Heaslip said his side's 30-6 loss to Ulster in Belfast during the PRO12 regular season inspired Leinster to victory in Friday's play-off.
Leinster beat their domestic rivals 30-18 in Dublin as they claimed redemption and a place in the PRO12 final for the sixth time in seven seasons.
Man of the match Heaslip praised the contribution of the whole squad, saying the emotions of April's loss inspired the group.
"We really wanted to come out and right the wrongs from a couple of weeks ago," Heaslip told Sky Sports. "Restore a bit of pride and a bit of performance into the jersey, and I think we did that.
"We got a couple of lucky breaks. Ulster are a good side. We took our opportunities when they came, and they pushed us all the way. We're very happy with the win, and it's good to be in the final again."
The Ireland No 8 said the coaching staff had helped move on from the round 21 loss, but as players they used the pain of defeat to spur them on in Friday's play-off.
"On one side, you have to be quite analytical and approach the game and assess the good and the bad," said Heaslip.
"We knew when we assessed it that two of the tries the last time we played against them were when we were down to 14 men, and one was an interception.
"So we didn't get too carried away but then at the same time you have to wear that emotion, to wear that hurt.
"That's what rugby is, you play with your heart on your sleeve."
Leinster will have to wait until Saturday to find out who they face in the final, as Connacht and Glasgow battle out the second play-off, live on Sky Sports 1 from 6pm.
