Leinster's only defeat in the first seven rounds of the Guinness PRO12 was 25-33 at Glasgow on 10 September.

The Leinstermen have lost just once to an Italian opponent in the history of the PRO12: 13-29 in Treviso in their very first such fixture in September 2010.

Leinster have won all eight previous encounters with Zebre, seven with a try bonus point, whilst not allowing Zebre to record a single league point.

Overall Guinness PRO12 head to head record:
Played 8, Zebre won 0, Leinster won 8.

At Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, 5.05pm local time (4.05pm Ireland & UK.)
Referee: Nigel Owens (WRU, 140th competition game)
Assistant Referees: Simon Rees (WRU), Filippo Bertelli (FIR)
Citing Commissioner: Stefano Marrama (FIR)