Prior to this Munster accounted for Connacht on a narrow 26-20 final scoreline at Thomond Park, Munster having to withstand a late Connacht rally before securing a deserved victory.

Centre Breffni O'Donnell scored two tries that evening with Barry Keeshan converting both and adding four penalties.

Munster make just one change from the side that started against Connacht with Ger Collins from Bruff RFC being given a place in the front-row ahead of Dave Ryan (Highfield).

Munster (v Leinster, Friday, Donnybrook, 6.30pm). 15. Denis Hurley (UCC) 14. Ciaran O'Boyle (Garryowen) 13. Breffni O'Donnell (UL Bohemians) 12. Brian Cahill (Bruff) 11. Paul Hurley (UCC) 10. Barry Keeshan (Constitution) 9. Dave O'Leary (UCC) 1. Rory Brosnan (Bruff) 2. Robert Quinn (UCC) 3. Ger Collins (Bruff) 4. Ross Noonan (UCC) 5. Mark Melbourne (Garryowen) 6. Brendan Guilfoyle (Old Crescent) 7. Rory Geoghegan (UCC) 8. Michael Carroll (Bruff). Replacements 16. Dave Ryan (Highfield) 17. Cathal Parks (UL Bohemians) 18. Michael O'Hea (Clonakilty) 19. Frank Quinlan (Constitution) 20. Killian Barry (Highfield) 21. Fergal Lawlor (UCC) 22. Brendan Deady (Bruff).