Both Munster and Leinster have named their respective teams for their Champions Cup clashes later today.
Starting with Leinster, Leo Cullen has made five changes for the clash against Bath at 5:30 pm.
Hugo Keenan returns from injury at full-back, while Jordie Barrett shifts to inside centre and starts alongside Robbie Henshaw. Garry Ringrose moves to the wing, and Rabah Slimani starts at tighthead prop. Caelan Doris begins on the bench.
Jack Conan captains the side from the back row, alongside Max Deegan and Josh van der Flier. In the second row, James Ryan and Joe McCarthy start as locks.
The front row features Andrew Porter and Rรณnan Kelleher, alongside Slimani.
In the backs, Ringrose and Jamie Osborne start on the wings.
Sam Prendergast and Jamison Gibson-Park are named as the half-backs at fly-half and scrum-half, respectively.
Gus McCarthy is joined on the bench by Cian Healy and Thomas Clarkson as the front-row options, while RG Snyman and Caelan Doris also take their places among the strong replacements.
Jimmy OโBrien provides cover for the outside backs, while Ross Byrne and Luke McGrath are the half-back reinforcements.
Leinster Starting XV
- Full-back: Hugo Keenan
- Wings: Right: Garry Ringrose Left: Jamie Osborne
- Centres: Inside: Jordie BarrettOutside: Robbie Henshaw
- Half-backs:Fly-half: Sam Prendergast Scrum-half: Jamison Gibson-Park
- Front row: Loosehead prop: Andrew Porter Hooker: Rรณnan Kelleher, Tighthead prop: Rabah Slimani
- Second row: Joe McCarthy, James Ryan
- Back row: Blindside flanker: Max Deegan; Openside flanker: Josh van der Flier Number 8: Jack Conan (Captain)
Replacements: Gus McCarthy, Cian Healy, Thomas Clarkson, RG Snyman, Caelan Doris, Luke McGrath, Ross Byrne, Jimmy O'Brien.
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๐ This is the Leinster Rugby team who will face @BathRugby in the @ChampionsCup tomorrow.
๐๏ธ Limited tickets still available here: https://t.co/bnr4wDTDn9#LEIvBAT #NeverLessThanEverything pic.twitter.com/yqzQUcZEsV— Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) January 17, 2025
Munster has also announced their team for the Champions Cup clash against Northampton Saints, kicking off at 3:15 pm. Three changes have been made.
Peter OโMahony returns to the starting lineup at blindside flanker after missing the last three games with a calf injury. He joins Alex Kendellen and Gavin Coombes in the back row.
The second-row pairing of Fineen Wycherley and Tadhg Beirne remains unchanged, with Tom Ahern providing cover from the bench.
In the front row, Dian Bleuler and Oli Jager start as the props, with Diarmuid Barron named at hooker. John Ryan and Stephen Archer are included as replacements.
Conor Murray and Jack Crowley form the half-back partnership, while Rory Scannell and Tom Farrell continue as the starting centres.
Diarmuid Kilgallen makes his competitive debut on the left wing, replacing the injured Shane Daly. Calvin Nash starts on the right wing, with Mike Haley at fullback.
The bench includes Niall Scannell, Jack OโDonoghue, and Paddy Patterson, while Tony Butler and Brian Gleeson provide additional cover.
Munster Starting XV
- Full-back: Mike Haley
- Wings: Right: Calvin Nash, Left: Diarmuid Kilgallen
- Centres:Inside: Rory Scannell, Outside: Tom Farrell
- Half-backs:Fly-half: Jack Crowley, Scrum-half: Conor Murray
- Front row: Loosehead prop: Dian Bleuler, Hooker: Diarmuid Barron, Tighthead prop: Oli Jager
- Second row: Fineen Wycherley, Tadhg Beirne (Captain)
- Back row: Blindside flanker: Peter O'Mahony, Openside flanker: Alex Kendellen, Number 8: Gavin Coombes
Replacements: Niall Scannell, John Ryan, Stephen Archer, Tom Ahern, Jack O'Donoghue, Paddy Patterson, Tony Butler, Brian Gleeson.
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3โฃ Three changes
๐Peter O'Mahony returns from injury
โDiarmuid Kilgallen's competitive debut
We head to Northampton for Round 4 โ#SUAF ๐ด | #NORvMUN— Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) January 17, 2025
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