The United Rugby Championship is set to witness a thrilling encounter between two of Ireland's rugby powerhouses, Leinster and Munster, on Saturday in Croke Park.
With a sell-out crowd attending, this game is expected to be a record-breaking event.
When is Leinster vs Munster?
The highly anticipated United Rugby Championship match between Leinster and Munster is set to take place on Saturday at 17:45 in Croke Park.
How can I watch Leinster vs Munster?
The match will be broadcast live on both RTE 2 and Premier Sports 1.
Team News
Lee Barron has been named as the starting hooker, replacing the injured Ronan Kelleher.
This change is likely to have a significant impact on the team's dynamics, particularly in the scrum.
Big Joe McCarthy also misses out because of injury. Meanwhile, Liam Turner has been given the nod to start on the wing, adding a fresh perspective to the backline.
These changes will undoubtedly bring a new level of energy and enthusiasm to the team, and fans will be eager to see how they perform in the upcoming match.
Leinster's Jack Conan is relishing the opportunity to face Munster at Croke Park.
It's a game which everyone wants to play, including me,
I feel great, the benefit of having a decent pre-season... I'm enjoying it a hell of a lot more than I possibly was in stages last season.
Leinster coach Leo Cullen added that the team is well-prepared for the match.
It was quite a cohesive first 30 minutes and maybe the reshuffle played a part after that, but it's a positive that we're up and running with three wins... We've managed to nearly sell out next Saturday's game now and it's just an amazing rivalry.
🏟️ | 𝓡𝓮𝓪𝓭𝔂 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝓒𝓻𝓸𝓴𝓮𝓻
Here is your #LeinsterRugby team to face@Munsterrugby tomorrow evening in Croke Park!#LEIvMUN #FromTheGroundUp pic.twitter.com/H9N7VuvqBp— Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) October 11, 2024
Munster Rugby has received a mixed bag of news ahead of their upcoming match.
On the positive side, centre Alex Nankivell and full-back Mike Haley have shaken off injury, bolstering the team's backline.
However, the province will still be without some key players, including flanker Peter O'Mahony, who is recovering from a hamstring strain.
Despite this setback, Munster will be hoping that the return of Nankivell and Haley will provide a much-needed boost to their squad.
The team is determined to sustain the standard set in their last outing, where they dominated proceedings in torrential conditions in Cork.
With momentum on their side, Munster will be looking to make a statement against Leinster.
🗞️ TEAM NEWS | Alex Nankivell, Seán O'Brien, Stephen Archer & Gavin Coombes come into the Munster side for #LEIvMUN at Croke Park tomorrow 💥
Tom Ahern returns with Academy trio Kieran Ryan, Ruadhán Quinn & Shay McCarthy also among the replacements 💪
Full details ⤵️#SUAF 🔴— Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) October 11, 2024
