Connacht have won their last six matches in all tournaments, five of those with maximum points. Connacht’s only loss at the Sportsground in any competition this season was 3-10 to Ulster in the PRO12 on 26 December.
Leinster’s four game winning run in the Guinness PRO12 ended in Glasgow on Friday in the rearranged round 9 fixture. The Leinstermen have won all three matches they have played against fellow Irish provinces this season.
Leinster have lost just once to Connacht in their last six encounters: 9-10 in Galway in this equivalent fixture in round 3 last season.
CONNACHT v LEINSTER
Saturday March 26th
At the Sportsground, 5.15pm.
Live on Sky Sports / TG4
Referee: Nigel Owens (WRU, 132nd competition game)
Assistant Referees: Peter Fitzgibbon, Stuart Gaffikin (both IRFU)
Citing Commissioner: John Cole (IRFU)
TMO: Olly Hodges (IRFU)
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