Munster v Leinster: All you need to know ahead of Saturday's game

In what is a festive tradition, Munster v Leinster at Thomond Park is never a game short of drama.

With Munster already having a win over their rivals this season, Leo Cullen's men will be out for revenge and make a statement in what has been an unconvincing season so far.

With the Six Nations a little over a month away and crucial European games on the horizon, there is plenty on the line when the old rivals meet on Saturday.

Here is all you need to know ahead of the clash.

When is Munster v Leinster?

Munster v Leinster is on Saturday, December 27th, with kick-off at 19:45.

How can I watch Munster v Leinster?

Munster v Leinster will be shown live on Premier Sports.

Team news

Tadhg Beirne returns to captain Munster at flanker, with Edwin Edogbo and Tom Ahern in the second row.

For Leinster, Harry Byrne starts at fly-half, with Andrew Porter returning from injury to start in the front row alongside Ronán Kelleher and Tom Clarkson.

After being linked with a move to Connacht, Ciarán Frawley starts at full-back.

Munster: S Daly; C Nash, T Farrell, A Nankivell, T Abrahams; J Crowley, C Casey; M Milne, L Barron, M Ala'alatoa; E Edogbo, T Ahern; T Beirne (C), J O'Donoghue, G Coombes.

Replacements: D Barron, J Loughman, J Ryan, J Kleyn, F Wycherley, P Patterson, D Kelly, J Hodnett.

Leinster: C Frawley, T O'Brien, R Ioane, R Henshaw, J Lowe, H Byrne, J Gibson-Park; A Porter, R Kelleher, T Clarkson, J McCarthy, J Ryan, M Deegan, J van der Flier, C Doris (C).

Replacements: J McKee, P McCarthy, T Furlong, D Mangan, S Penny, F Gunne, C Tector, A Osborne.

Form guide

Munster were comfortable winners over Ospreys last weekend, as they sit second in the table.

Leinster had to come from behind for the second week in a row as they defeated Ulster at the Aviva Stadium.