All you need to know: Leinster v Connacht

We are back in URC action this weekend as we travel across the M6 to take on Leinster in the Aviva Stadium.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Saturday's game.

When’s the game?

Kick-off is 17:30 at Aviva Stadium on Saturday 21st December.

How will the two teams line up?

The Connacht management team will announce their squad on Friday at midday when it will be named on connachtrugby.ie and the Connacht Rugby social channels.

State of play so far:

Connacht sit in the top eight of the URC and come into this game on the back of two wins from two in the Challenge Cup. A bonus point win at home to Zebre and away to Perpignan will see Pete Wilkins side full of confidence as they get ready for their biggest challenge to date in the season.

Leinster are undefeated in all competitions this season. Last Saturday they beat Clermont at the Aviva Stadium 15-7.

Recent meetings against Leinster in the URC:

2024/25 - CON 12-33 LEI

2023/24 - LEI 33-7 CON

2023/24 - CON 22-24 LEI

How do I get tickets?

Tickets available through Leinster.

What channel is it on?

TV viewing on RTE Two and Premier Sport

Top try scorers:

4 - Ben Murphy, Cathal Forde, Chay Mullins and Paul Boyle

2 - Caolin Blade, David Hawkshaw, Dave Heffernan and Dylan Tierney-Martin

1 - Adam McBurney, Byron Ralston, Eoin de Buitlear, Joe Joyce, Josh Ioane, Mack Hansen, Matthew Devine, Oisin Dowling, Piers O'Conor, Santi Cordero, Sean O'Brien, Shane Jennings and Shayne Bolton

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