Pienaar gets us underway!

Nacewa leads his Leinster side out onto the pitch for the first half.

Leinster 9-10 combo not impressed me at all. We need our best today to win. #coybib

Ulster take to the field!

Almost set to go here at the RDS!

Hello all and welcome to Ultimate Rugby's coverage of this New Year's Eve clash between Leinster and Ulster at the RDS. Leo Cullen has made 11 changes to last week's side who were beaten convincingly by an impressive Munster side. The men in blue will certainly be looking to make amends this evening and finish the year with a victory. Ulster on the other hand will be full of confidence going into the All-Ireland clash. This is following their dominant victory over an in-form Connacht side last weekend. Leinster were 12-point victors in this match-up back in May, but can they back that up with another victory? Stay tuned to our live updates!

The irfu getting involved. They told the provinces not to play their internationals in two games in a row over Christmas period

does anyone know why paddy Jackson and Rory best aren't in the squad?

I'd feel a lot happier with Furlong in to cement scrum dominance, and with henshaw to counter some of that serious back line. we're looking a bit light on experience there.

Starve the Ulster pack of possession and with home advantage I think Leinster will do it. Pack need to utterly dominate

Leinster should see out a win here with home advantage, however that is a very good Ulster back line.