Leinster Rugby welcome Fidelity SecureDrive Lions to Aviva Stadium for a URC playoff semifinal, with a place in the championship match at stake.
Leinster, which lost in the Investec Champions Cup Final a week ago, have assembled one of their strongest lineups of the season for the knockout encounter, while the Lions arrive in Dublin looking to continue an impressive campaign and secure a place in the final.
Led by captain Caelan Doris, Leinster’s side features a wealth of international experience across the field, including Hugo Keenan, James Lowe, Rieko Ioane and Dan Sheehan. The hosts will look to use home advantage and playoff experience as they seek another step toward silverware.
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The Lions, captained by Francke Horn, have built their season on physicality, relentless pressure and a clear identity. After earning their place in the semifinals, they travel to Dublin confident in their ability to challenge one of the competition’s traditional powers.
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Can Cardiff repeat their 22-16 shocker over the Stormers? Can Leinster bounce back from European heartbreak against the history-making Lions?
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With a place in the URC final on the line, both teams know that discipline, execution and composure in key moments will be critical in one of the biggest matches of the season.
Leinster Rugby vs. Fidelity SecureDrive Lions Kickoff Time
Leinster Rugby host Fidelity SecureDrive Lions in a URC playoff semifinal at Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. ET, with Sam Grove-White serving as referee.
How To Watch Leinster Rugby vs. Fidelity SecureDrive Lions
The URC playoff semifinal will stream live on FloRugby and the FloSports app, with additional coverage available via TG4, Premier Sports, SuperSport and URC.tv.
Leinster Rugby Lineup vs. Fidelity SecureDrive Lions
- Hugo Keenan
- Jimmy O'Brien
- Rieko Ioane
- Jamie Osborne
- James Lowe
- Sam Prendergast
- Luke McGrath
- Andrew Porter
- Dan Sheehan
- Tadhg Furlong
- Joe McCarthy
- James Ryan
- Max Deegan
- Scott Penny
- Caelan Doris (C)
Replacements: Gus McCarthy, Alex Usanov, Thomas Clarkson, Diarmuid Mangan, Josh van der Flier, Jamison Gibson-Park, Harry Byrne, Robbie Henshaw
Fidelity SecureDrive Lions Lineup vs. Leinster Rugby
- Quan Horn
- Angelo Davids
- Henco van Wyk
- Richard Kriel
- Erich Cronje
- Chris Smith
- Nico Steyn
- SJ Kotze
- PJ Botha
- Sebastian Lombard
- Reinhard Nothnagel
- Darrien Landsberg
- Siba Mahashe
- Batho Hlekani
- Francke Horn (C)
Replacements: Franco Marais, Eddie Davids, RF Schoeman, Ruan Delport, Siba Qoma, JC Pretorius, Rynhard Jonker, Haashim Pead
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