Match 5 - Leinster vs Lions

Leinster Rugby v Emirates Lions, 5.15pm, Saturday

The game of the weekend, a top-of-the-table clash with first hosting second at the Aviva Stadium.

Both teams have won all of their league matches to date, so something has to give.

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen is under no illusions about the scale of the threat posed by Leinster.

“They are probably the best rugby team in the world, aren’t he?” he said.

“They have got 90 per cent of the Ireland team which is ranked number one. In terms of consistency in rankings, they are probably the best team in the world over the last three years, so we know it’s going to be a huge challenge.

“They have got multiple threats all over on attack and, with Jacques Nienaber there, they will put your skill set under pressure.

“They’ve also got a very good kicking game and a good set-piece. So we know there are going to be challenges all over.

“For most of our touring squad, it’s the first time ever at the Aviva, so again a nice little challenge for us there.

“Obviously we have got some plans and ways we think we can challenge them, which we can expose.

“I know it sounds very cliched, but we have literally got nothing to lose. We can go full kitchen sink.”

Leaders Leinster, who have racked up a maximum 25 points, are boosted by having Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw back available.