After a successful Six Nations for Ireland the URC is back this weekend and we have an interpro to get things up and running. Connacht host Leinster at the Sportsground and with the two set to face each other in Europe as well in a couple of weeks, it will be fascinating to see how this rehearsal goes. Here's how to watch Connacht vs Leinster and a match preview.
When is Connacht vs Leinster?
The match is on Saturday 26th March and kick off at the Sportsground is as 7:45pm.
How to watch Connacht vs Leinster
The match will be shown live on RTÉ2 and their coverage starts at 7pm.
The match will also be live on Premier Sports 1 from 7:25pm.
Lastly you can catch any game live or on demand on URC TV.
Match Preview
Last time out Connacht were demolished 56-8 away against Edinburgh in what was a surprisingly poor performance from Connacht. With some key players like Mack Hansen and Bundee Aki away with the Ireland team though it's understandable that Connacht weren't at their strongest that day.
Connacht made a flurry of signings for next season during the Six Nations, including Leinster trio Peter Dooley, Adam Byrne and David Hawkshaw. They will join Connacht in the summer ahead of next season. Jack Carty will captain the side in Galway as Andy Friend makes seven changes from their 56-8 loss away to Edinburgh last time out.
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Here's the squad representing Connacht in tomorrow's 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 #URC interpro with @leinsterrugby 👊
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Full story: https://t.co/YJHU0LHNq6 pic.twitter.com/gIIdlZga9O— Connacht Rugby (@connachtrugby) March 25, 2022
Leinster too were defeated in their last URC game as they lost away in Belfast against Ulster. They were missing the bulk of their squad but nonetheless put in a good performance and nearly won on the day. Leinster still sit on top of the table ahead of Ulster thanks to their superior bonus points. They too announced a signing ahead of next season as they've picked up Springbok forward Jason Jenkins from Munster.
Ciaran Frawley returns to the starting lineup at inside centre after recovering from a facial injury while youngster Chris Cosgrave is in line to make his senior debut from the bench. The former St Michael's student has been touted to be a star for a while so it'll be interesting to see how he gets on.
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Here is your #LeinsterRugby team to face @connachtrugby tomorrow! 👇
👊 @CiaranF_97 is back!
🙌 Cosgrave in line for debut
© Luke captains#CONvLEI #URC pic.twitter.com/J6IKDFMuSe— Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) March 25, 2022
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