Overview
- The sold-out United Rugby Championship clash kicks off on Saturday, December 27 at 7.45pm at Thomond Park, with Peter Martin refereeing and live coverage on Premier Sports and partners.
- Munster name seven changes after the Ospreys win, with Tadhg Beirne captaining and Craig Casey, Thaakir Abrahams, Michael Milne, Lee Barron, Edwin Edogbo and Tom Ahern coming into the XV.
- Head coach Clayton McMillan opts for a 6–2 bench split, and prop John Ryan is in line for his 250th appearance off the replacements.
- Leinster make 11 personnel changes as Andrew Porter starts for the first time since October, Caelan Doris returns as captain at number eight and Harry Byrne is selected at fly-half.
- Munster won the October meeting 31-14 at Croke Park, while Leinster have prevailed on their last six visits to Thomond Park.