Munster host Leinster on Stephen's Day at Thomond Park to a sold-out crowd. Here is everything you need to know about the eagerly anticipated interpro between Munster v Leinster, including start time, where to watch and more.
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Where and when is Munster v Leinster on?
The match is scheduled for 7:35pm kick-off at Thomond Park in Limerick on December 26th, St Stephen's Day.
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Where can I watch Munster v Leinster?
The game will be broadcast live on RTÉ 2 and Premier Sports 2. The clash between the two will also be available to steam live on RTÉ Player for those who might be travelling, moving around on St Stephen's Day.
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Match Preview
This clash over the year's have produced some of the most exciting and competitive matches seen in the rugby club world , and we expect this year's game to be no different.
Going into the match-up however, the two sides have experienced very different fortunes since their meeting last month. Leinster are so far unbeaten in the Champions Cup. Leo Cullen's side made it two wins from two last weekend with a victory over Sale Sharks. They are in flying form coming into the match, being unbeaten in their last six games.
Munster on the other hand have yet to register a win in the Champions Cup, they blew a late lead against the Exeter Chiefs last week and drew with Bayonne in their opening round fixtures.
The game will have some added spice because of the 'transfer' of RG Snyman from Munster to Leinster.
Team News
For Munster, Oli Jager gets the nod to start at tight head for the first time since his return to Ireland, while Edwin Odogbo slots back into the starting lineup after returning from injury. One notable absence is Peter O'Mahony, who is still not cleared to play.
Leinster named a very strong team. Ciaran Frawley moves to the centre with Harry Byrne's return from injury. They've opted for a 6-2 bench split with a Garry Ringrose captaining the side.
📢 TEAM NEWS | Here is your Munster side for the sold-out #URC St Stephen's Day Interpro derby against Leinster at Thomond Park 💪
Click the pic for full details.#MUNvLEI #SUAF 🔴— Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) December 22, 2023
📥 | 𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭. 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲!
Here is the #LeinsterRugby team to face Munster on Tuesday evening in Thomond Park in the #BKTURC#MUNvLEI #FromTheGroundUp pic.twitter.com/9w3pV0584D— Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) December 22, 2023
It's all set to be a brilliant encounter under the lights in Limerick.
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