Munster v Leinster

The two Irish provinces, Munster and Leinster, will face off in a highly anticipated United Rugby Championship clash this Saturday at Croke Park. The match is set to be a sell-out, with over 80,000 fans expected to attend. It will be the first time that the two teams have played at Croke Park since 2010.

Munster come into the game in good form, having won their last three matches. They will be looking to continue their winning streak and close the gap on Leinster at the top of the table. Leinster, meanwhile, have been in imperious form all season, winning all seven of their matches. They will be looking to extend their lead at the top of the table and move closer to securing a home semi-final.

The match is sure to be a close and exciting affair. Both teams have a wealth of experience and talent, and they will be desperate to win. The atmosphere is sure to be electric, and the fans are in for a real treat.

Here is a look at the key match-ups to watch out for:

Joey Carbery v Johnny Sexton: The two Ireland fly-halves will go head-to-head in a battle of wits and experience. Carbery has been in impressive form for Munster this season, while Sexton is still one of the best fly-halves in the world.
Peter O'Mahony v Josh van der Flier: The two Ireland back-rowers will face off in a battle of physicality and intensity. O'Mahony is a talismanic figure for Munster, while van der Flier is one of the most consistent performers in the Leinster team.
James Lowe v Simon Zebo: The two Ireland wingers will go head-to-head in a battle of speed and skill. Lowe has been in superb form for Leinster this season, while Zebo is a dangerous runner with a knack for scoring tries.