Leinster return to European rugby action later today when they take on French side Racing 92 (1pm)
This will be Leinster's first game since losing the previous final against another French side La Rochelle in May.
Leo Cullen's have won all of their 9 fixtures in the United Rugby Championship this year, but face a difficult test when they travel to France on Saturday.
The Top 14 side lie in second place in their domestic table
The likes of French international Gael Fickou, Finn Russell and others will provide a stern test this weekend.
One of the most interesting aspects of the game will be Stuart Lancaster facing off against the team he will be joining next year.
Lancaster has agreed to join the French giants at the end of the season.
Whatever happens it promises to be another European cracker.
Here are more details for the game later today.
Dublin , Ireland - 9 June 2022; Head coach Leo Cullen and senior coach Stuart Lancaster during the Leinster Rugby Captain's Run at the RDS Arena in Dublin. (Photo By Harry Murphy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)When is it on?
Saturday, December 10
What TV station is it on?.
Fans can tune into BT Sport 1. BeIN Sports, SuperSport and FloRugby are also showing the game for people outside the UK and Ireland
What time does it start?
Kick off is at 1pm Irish time
What time does coverage start?
Coverage begins at 12.30pm
Where is it on?
Stade Oceane
Odds for the game
https://www.oddschecker.com/rugby-union/european-rugby-champions-cup/racing-92-v-leinster/winner
Teams for the game
Leinster
Fullback: 15. Hugo Keenan
Winger: 14.Jimmy O’Brien
Centres: 13. Garry Ringrose (capt),, 12.Charlie Ngatai,
Winger: 11.James Lowe
Outhalf: 10. Ross Byrne 9,. Scrumhalf. Jamison Gibson-Park;
Front row: 1.,Andrew Porter, 2. Dan Sheehan, 3. Michael Ala’alatoa
Second row: 4.James Ryan, 5. Jason Jenkins
Backrow: 6.Ryan Baird, 7. Josh van der Flier, 8. Caelan Doris.
Replacements: Rónan Kelleher, Ed Byrne, Cian Healy, Ross Molony, Jack Conan, Luke McGrath, Harry Byrne, Jamie Osborne.
📥| The team is in
Here is your #LeinsterRugby matchday squad for tomorrow's #HeinekenChampionsCup opener against @Racing92 in Le Havre
©️ Ringrose captains the team
🏉 Trio set for European debuts#RACvLEI | #FromTheGroundUp pic.twitter.com/OUToG8p7dM— Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) December 9, 2022
Racing 92
Fullback: 15. Max Spring
Winger: 14. Christian Wade
Centres: 13.Francis Saili , 12. Gael Fickou
Winger: 11. Juan Imhoff
Outhalf: 10. Finn Russel 9,. Scrumhalf.Nolann le Garrec
Front row: 1.Eddy. Ben Arous, 2. Camille Cat 3. Cedete. Gomes Sa
Second row: 4. Cameron. Woki 5. Fabien Sanconnie
Backrow: 6.Wenceslas.Lauret 7. Ibrahim. Diallo 8. Maxime. Baudonnne
Replacements: J Tarrit, H. Kolingar, T. Nyakane, B. Palu, A. Bresler, B. Chouzenoux, A. Gibert, Klemenczak
Where are both teams in their tables?
Leo Cullen's have won all of their 9 fixtures in the United Rugby Championship this year.
The Top 14 side lie in second place in their domestic table
What happened last time the sides met ?
Leinster became European champions for the fourth time in 2018 after a thrilling 15-12 win over Racing 92 in the European Rugby Champions Cup Final at the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao.
What have the people said ?
Hugo Keenan: “I think going on to an Astro pitch indoors would have been nearly more of a challenge. But it’s still going to be a huge challenge going over to France.
“Going anywhere, their fans are going to travel, they’re going to come in strong numbers. They’re a passionate bunch and playing really well so it’s going to be a tough match no matter where you’re playing them.”
Dublin , Ireland - 6 December 2021; Leinster players Hugo Keenan, left, and Rónan Kelleher arrive for squad training at UCD in Dublin. (Photo By Brendan Moran/Sportsfile via Getty Images)See More: Champions Cup, Leinster, Racing 92
