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Round 5.
Connacht welcome Leinster to Dexcom Stadium tonight for a Friday night interprovincial clash in the United Rugby Championship.
Both sides have made sweeping changes, with Stuart Lancaster facing his former province and Jordan Larmour returning for his first Leinster appearance of the season.
Will Connors makes his first Connacht start against his old teammates, while Niall Murray is in line for his 100th appearance off the bench. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the game.
What time is Connacht v Leinster?
Connacht host Leinster at Dexcom Stadium in Galway on Friday, October 30, with kick-off at 7.45pm Irish and UK time.
What TV channel is Connacht v Leinster on?
In Ireland, the match is live on TG4 and Premier Sports 1, giving supporters a free-to-air option.
In the UK, the game is live on Premier Sports 1.
Can I stream Connacht v Leinster?
Viewers in the Republic of Ireland can watch the match free on the TG4 Player.
UK viewers can stream through the Premier Sports Player with an appropriate subscription.
What is the team news?
Connacht have made 12 changes from the side that defeated Zebre, with Finlay Bealham, Cathal Forde and captain Paul Boyle the only players retained.
Seán Naughton starts at out-half alongside Caolin Blade, with Josh Ioane selected at full-back. Connors joins Sean O’Brien and Boyle in the back row, while Murray is among the replacements as he prepares to reach his century.
Leinster have made 14 changes following their victory over Munster, with Joey Carbery the only starter retained.
Max Deegan captains the visitors from blindside flanker, while Larmour returns on the left wing. Academy centre Connor Fahy makes his senior debut, with prop Alex Mullan also set for his first appearance from the bench.
Connacht: Josh Ioane; Shayne Bolton, John Devine, Cathal Forde, Daniel Ryan; Seán Naughton, Caolin Blade; Francois van Wyk, Dave Heffernan, Finlay Bealham; Josh Murphy, David O’Connor; Sean O’Brien, Will Connors, Paul Boyle (captain).
Replacements: Matthew Victory, Jerry Cahir, Fiachna Barrett, Niall Murray, Shamus Hurley-Langton, Colm Reilly, Finn Treacy, Sam Gilbert.
Leinster: Todd Lawlor; Joshua Kenny, Connor Fahy, Charlie Tector, Jordan Larmour; Joey Carbery, Fintan Gunne; Alex Usanov, Gus McCarthy, Niall Smyth; Brian Deeny, Alan Spicer; Max Deegan (captain), Scott Penny, James Culhane.
Replacements: Stephen Smyth, Peter Dooley, Alex Mullan, Conor O’Tighearnaigh, Alex Soroka, Cormac Foley, Caspar Gabriel, Ciarán Mangan.
