Leinster will take on the Vodacom Bulls in the United Rugby Championship this weekend. Here's everything you need to know about Leinster v Bulls.
The Vodacom Bulls make their return to Dublin to take on Leinster for the first time since the 21-22 URC semi-finals, where they made history by beating Leo Cullen's side.
Leinster currently reside in first position on the URC table, four points ahead of the Bulls in second. The Irish province enjoyed a comprehensive 31-7 win over Zebre last weekend. Meanwhile, the Bulls also enjoyed a 21-point margin win over the Dragons.
Both sides have called on some of their internationals ahead of the clash in the capital, with Leinster welcoming a host of the winning Six Nations contingent back to the squad.
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When is Leinster v Bulls?
Leinster will clash with the Bulls this Good Friday in the RDS Stadium, Dublin. The game will throw in at 7:35pm.
𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘃 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 💥
Get one of the last few tickets for Leinster vs Vodacom Bulls ➡️ https://t.co/cecP3Xps3f #LEIvBUL #FromTheGroundUp pic.twitter.com/EVHZ12jDE1— Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) March 27, 2024
Where to watch Leinster v Bulls
The game will have coverage on TG4 and Premier Sports 1. It will also be streamed live on TG4 Player and URC.TV.
Team News
Leo Cullen has called on some of his 'big names' to return on Friday to help extend the province's lead at the summit at the URC.
James Lowe and Jordan Larmour come into the back three, while Robbie Henshaw partners Jamie Osborne in midfield. There's also starts for Cian Healy, Ronan Kelleher, Joe McCarthy, Ryan Baird, Josh van der Flier and Jack Conan in an exciting pack.
📥 | 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐬!
Here is the #LeinsterRugby team that will face @BlueBullsRugby tomorrow evening in the #BKTURC#LEIvBUL #FromTheGroundUp pic.twitter.com/9yYRMSjKtT
— Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) March 28, 2024
Leinster's bench is arguably the strongest it has been so far this season, with Six Nations' top try scorer Dan Sheehan named alongside the likes of Jamison Gibson Park, Tadhg Furlong, Caelan Doris and Ross Byrne.
For the South African outfit, head coach Jake White has opted for a star-studded line up of his own.
He's named a dangerous looking back three made up of veteran Willie Le-Roux, Kurt Lee Arendse and Devon Williams, while Johan Goosen, Canan Moodie and David Kriel are also named in the backline.
In the pack, Elerich Louw comes into the back row, while Marcell Coetzee is at number 8.
🚨 TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨
The top 2 in the @Vodacom #URC square off 🔥
YOUR Vodacom Bulls to take on Leinster in a Dublin Blockbuster tomorrow night 🐂#BackTheBulls pic.twitter.com/oEfvrAxRqt
— Official Blue Bulls (@BlueBullsRugby) March 28, 2024
If previous Leinster v Bulls encounters are anything to go by, it should be an entertaining clash between the URC's top two sides at the RDS.
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