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The first of this weekend’s PRO14 semi-finals will feature an interpro derby between Leinster and Munster.
The rivals meet in Dublin before the other semi-final between Edinburgh and Ulster, to be played in Edinburgh on Saturday.
Leinster has beaten everyone before them so far this season, including two wins over today’s opponents.
Here’s everything you need to know about Leinster v Munster:
Where and when is it?
The match will be played at the Aviva Stadium on Friday, September 4.
What time is the kick-off?
The action must begin at 7:35 p.m.
(Image: © INPHO / Dan Sheridan)
what channel is he on?
Eir Sport 1 and Premier Sports 1 will show the game live.
You can also follow updates with The Irish Mirror’s live blog.
Leinster team
Jordan Larmour, Hugo Keenan, Garry Ringrose, Robbie Henshaw, James Lowe, Johnny Sexton, Luke McGrath; Cian Healy, Ronan Kelleher, Andrew Porter, Devin Toner, Scott Fardy, Caelan Doris, Will Connors, Jack Conan.
Replacements: Sean Cronin, Ed Byrne, Michael Bent, Ryan Baird, Josh van der Flier, Jamison-Gibson Park, Ross Byrne, Rory O’Loughlin.
Munster team
Shane Daly, Andrew Conway, Chris Farrell, Damian de Allende, Keith Earls, JJ Hanrahan, Conor Murray; Jeremy Loughman, Niall Scannell, Stephen Archer, Tadhg Beirne, Billy Holland, Peter O’Mahony (C), Jack O’Donoghue, CJ Stander.
Replacements: Kevin O’Byrne, James Cronin, John Ryan, Fineen Wycherley, Chris Cloete, Craig Casey, Rory Scannell, Mike Haley.
Quotation corner
Leinster coach Leo Cullen: “Over the past few seasons, I’ve heard various Munster players interviewed, particularly some of the guys who have been around for a while like Peter O’Mahony, Conor Murray, Keith Earls and Billy Holland, and their desperation for silverware … .so, I’ve heard what it means to them.
“It clearly means a lot to them.
“We know that we are going to find a team that is very motivated, as expected, in a semifinal stage.
“So we have to understand what we will face.
“But it’s also about making sure we focus on ourselves to deliver a really good performance at Leinster, because that’s ultimately what we’re in control of.
“Where will it be located? We will wait and see. But we are certainly waiting for it to be up there, for sure.”
Munster coach Johann van Graan said: “The challenge of facing Leinster at Aviva is huge, but it is a great opportunity for us on Friday night.
“We have prepared as best we could and we are looking forward to the game.
“We want as much continuity as possible, it’s great to be able to select the same bottom line three weekends in a row.
“We have a quality squad and that means a lot of competition in all positions.
“Everybody just wants a chance to play and we are excited for Friday night.”
Betting odds
Leinster win: 3/10
Munster win: 4/11
Draw: 17/1
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