Leinster v La Rochelle

The Leinster Rugby team, as sponsored by Bank of Ireland, has been named to face La Rochelle in the Champions Cup final in Marseille.

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Leinster and La Rochelle provide some must-watch TV action this weekend, as the two go head-to-head in the Heineken Champions Cup final.

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Cullen has named his starting XV for the Champions Cup decider against Ronan O'Gara and Co.

#LEIvSR— Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) #HeinekenChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/Dgaiygcxq1 May 27, 2022 Team news coming at 12pm…— Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) #LEIvSR #HeinekenChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/jqWSzr59yD May 27, 2022 Now they come up against an experienced La Rochelle side that also reached last year's final.

The two sides do battle in Marseille on Saturday evening - we take a closer look at the starting XV's.

Romain Sazy brings experience, level-headedness and solidity to the second row off the bench, and Remi Bourdeau does the same for the backrow - a clear indication that O’Gara wants a ground battle from first whistle to last. Romain Sazy brings experience, level-headedness and solidity to the second row off the bench, and Remi Bourdeau does the same for the backrow - a clear indication that O’Gara wants a ground battle from first whistle to last. The definition of a ‘Swiss Army Knife’ player, the mercurial Sinzelle has played wing, centre, fullback and fly-half in his 14 years as a professional. They’ve gone for a five-and-a-half, two-and-a-half split, with Levani Botia able to cover backrow and midfield. If La Rochelle are to get the better of Leinster in Marseille, they will have to be on top of their ground game. They’ve gone for a five-and-a-half, two-and-a-half split, with Levani Botia able to cover backrow and midfield. With only 747 minutes of game time in 21-22 he is playing like a man possessed as he makes up for lost time earlier in the season and he faces an intriguing battle with France centre Jonathan Danty. A crucial cog in the Leinster machine with his big left boot essential to an effective exit strategy, the wing has improved significantly in defence over the last 12 months to add to some serious X-factor in attack. A leading candidate for the 2022 EPCR European Player of the Year award, he’s scored six tries on the road to Marseille. It also means academy lock Joe McCarthy, 21, remains on the bench despite the return from injury of Ireland international Ryan Baird. Frawley and McCarthy complete a bench containing six Test-level players with a combined 700 Leinster caps that should have significant impact if and when it is required. Has the passing skills to match Porter and Furlong and backs that up with really solid work in contact. Now the established first-choice full-back for club and country but this will be his maiden European final appearance.

The French side were beaten finalists last year and have never won this competition. However Ronan O'Gara's side beat Leinsters at the semi-final stage of last ...

Start your Independent Premium subscription today. La Rochelle are without two former All Blacks in scrum-half Tawera Kerr-Barlow, who has not recovered sufficiently from a broken hand, and back-row Victor Vito, who is ruled out by an ankle injury. The game will be streamed on All4, while BT Sport subscribers can also watch via the app or online player.