The mighty Leinster host the Bulls in the United Rugby Championship final on Saturday, but what are the teams actually playing for?
Leinster cruised into the United Rugby Championship (URC) final after beating defending champions Glasgow Warriors 37-19 in Dublin on Saturday.
Leinster senior coach Jacques Nienaber has dismissed the backlash over Springbok Jaden Hendrikse's controversial wink during the Sharks' URC quarter-final win against Munster, labeling it as typical rugby banter.
All Blacks and Leinster bolter Jordie Barrett said he will use the knowledge he's gleaned in Ireland and take it back home to New Zealand.
The Stormers and Bulls will kick off the 2025/26 United Rugby Championship season at home against Leinster and Ospreys, while the Sharks and Lions start their campaigns in Glasgow and Cardiff in the final weekend of September.
All Blacks centre Rieko Ioane is all too aware that his reception at Irish giants Leinster later may be far from warm.