Overview
- The semi-final, which kicks off Saturday at 3.00pm at Aviva Stadium, will send the winner to the Bilbao final on May 23 to face Bordeaux or Bath.
- Leinster welcome loosehead Andrew Porter back after four weeks out, while Tadhg Furlong, RG Snyman and Ryan Baird are unavailable, James Lowe is not included, and Max Deegan is suspended.
- Toulon recall captain David Ribbans and France flanker Charles Ollivon and name a 6–2 forwards-backs bench featuring lineout threat Esteban Abadie, Zach Mercer and Baptiste Serin.
- Expectations favor Leinster, who are priced as roughly 11-point favorites, with more than 35,000 fans expected and Luke Pearce appointed as referee.
- Leinster carry extra pressure after last season’s semi-final loss to Northampton, sharpening focus on the scrum and lineout battles that often decide knockout rugby.