The Leinstermen's only defeat in their last five clashes with a fellow Irish province was 9-19 to Munster in last season's final.

Ulster have won their last three games but have not won away from home in the RaboDirect PRO12 since a trip to Aironi on 10 September. The Ulstermen's most recent victory on the road to a fellow Irish province was on 25 September 2009 in Connacht.

Leinster have won their last four encounters with Ulster, whilst Ulster have not won on Leinster soil since August 1999 in the Irish Interprovincial Championship.

At RDS Dublin , 5.30pm.
Referee: Peter Fitzgibbon (IRFU, 35th competition game)
Assistant Referees: George Clancy, T Collins (both IRFU)
Citing Commissioner : Murray Whyte (IRFU)
TMO: Jude Quinn (IRFU)

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