Leinster player ratings: Leinster secured a workmanlike 36-12 victory over the Stormers in a scrappy URC contest at the Aviva Stadium, with the Irish province showcasing their depth without quite reaching their peak.
Dan Sheehan will captain Leinster on his first appearance of the season against the Stormers in the United Rugby Championship (URC) to mark his return from a long-term ACL injury.
Leinster Rugby has named its 'A' squad to face Connacht Eagles in the first round of the IRFU 'A' Interpro Championship at Creggs RFC on Saturday.
Leinster player ratings: Leinster delivered an impressive performance in front of the 18,000 or so fans packed in the Aviva, showcasing flashes of brilliance in attack while keeping the Lions’ threats at bay for most of the game.
Emerging Ireland have been dealt another injury blow with Connacht prop Jordan Duggan being replaced by Leinster's Alex Usanov the day before the squad embark for South Africa.
Leinster flanker James Culhane has been passed fit to team up with Emerging Ireland for their three-match tour in South Africa next month.
John Cooney slotted over a last-gasp long-range penalty to earn Ulster a 23-21 win over Leinster and guarantee them a place in the United Rugby Championship play-offs.
Leinster have decided to rest many of their frontline players to take on Ulster on Saturday at the Kingspan Stadium, with one eye on the Investec Champions Cup next weekend.
Leinster surrendered their place at the top of the United Rugby Championship table after going down to a 42-12 defeat to Stormers in Cape Town.