Overview
- The URC semifinals pit holders Leinster against the Stormers in Dublin and top‑seeded Glasgow against the Bulls at Murrayfield in Edinburgh.
- Glasgow’s semi was moved from Scotstoun to Murrayfield because Scotstoun is closed for Commonwealth Games work, which could affect home‑advantage dynamics and final hosting rights.
- Stormers will be without flyhalf Sacha Feinberg‑Mngomezulu, a loss coach John Dobson called “a big blow,” while Glasgow have uncertainty at scrum‑half after George Horne injured his hand and Jamie Dobie remains sidelined.
- The Bulls arrive on a seven‑match URC winning run and expect Murrayfield’s grass to boost their set‑piece game, saying strong scrums and lineouts will be central to their plan.
- Leinster seek URC redemption after losing the recent Champions Cup final; the tie between these four teams turns on forward power, set‑piece execution and how each side copes with travel and late injuries.