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.
Jordan Larmour scored his first senior hat-trick for Leinster as the Irish province produced a second-half masterclass to hammer Ospreys 61-14 at the RDS.
Leinster player rating: After their statement win against La Rochelle, Leinster were brought down to earth with a bump in Johannesburg. In a humbling match for Leinster against the Lions in the URC, here's how the players rated:
In running Leinster's lineouts, the newly powered up, rangy back five forward has added another string to his bow
United Rugby Championship leaders Leinster continued their relentless play-off push by beating Zebre 31-7 in Parma.
The 24-year-old has started 35 times in his 60 appearances for the Irish province and has nearly always been named at fly-half.
BKT United Rugby Championship leaders Leinster comfortably maintained their place at the top of the table with a 47-18 bonus-point victory over Benetton at the RDS Arena.
The number eight is itching to pull on the Ireland jersey again after quarter-final heartbreak in Paris.
Munster have named their team to host Leinster in the sold out URC Interpro derby on St Stephen's Day, Tuesday December 26.