Paul Grayson
Former England fly-half on BBC Radio 5 Live

Both fly-halves have sensational resources at their disposal. It could come down to which one creates the most with the opportunities they have.

Sean Maitland chases Ben Spencer's kick but misses the tackle and Luke McGrath sends a box-kick right back but finds Alex Goode. Is Goode the steadiest player in the world under a high ball? That man is a rock.

The crowd counts down and Johnny Sexton boots the ball to Alex Lozowski on Jerome Garces' whistle.

Small Man Peaky: I think Goode should win Player of the Tournament. To step in at 10 at the last minute against Glasgow, then to play as he did against Munster... Such a classy player.

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Tadhg Furlong will lead Leinster out today on his 100th cap. He is looking pumped in the tunnel. Brad Barritt, on the other hand is cool as a cucumber.

And the teams are out to a wall of noise and that wonderful Champions Cup music.

Matt Dawson
Former England scrum-half on BBC Radio 5 live

Johnny Sexton could be a weakness for Leinster today. When the pressure has been on in the last few games for Ireland he has started to crack and started to gesticulate to his teammates.

Owen Farrell has that as well but I have just seen something from Sexton in the last half of a season where he has just started to lose a bit of control. I'm sure Sarries will have seen that and they will try to ruffle his feathers.

And fireworks too. What a treat!

Some tense music has come on in the stadium. Think we might have teams coming out soon...

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Scotland legend Doddie Weir comes out in his trademark tartan suit to put the trophy on its plinth.

This is your FIVE-minute warning. A reminder of who will be involved today:

Leinster: R Kearney; Larmour, Ringrose, Henshaw, Lowe; Sexton (c), McGrath; Healy, Cronin, Furlong, Toner, Ryan, Fardy, O'Brien, Conan.

Replacements: Tracy, J McGrath, Bent, Ruddock, Deegan, O'Sullivan, R Byrne, O'Loughlin.

Saracens: Goode; Williams, Lozowski, Barritt (c), Maitland; Farrell, Spencer; M Vunipola, George, Lamositele, Skelton, Kruis, Itoje, Wray, B Vunipola.

Replacements: Gray, Barrington, Koch, Isiekwe, Burger, Wigglesworth, Tompkins, Strettle.

Paul Grayson
Former England fly-half on BBC Radio 5 Live

Both teams play a hard press in defence, and sometimes to get past the obstacle, you have to do things differently. There is a little bit of space for attacking kicks, either out wide or behind the line, and both fly-halves can do that.

You can almost invite the line onto you. The difference between the two coaching groups will be in the creativity of how they exploit what each team do defensively.

John: MOTM will be Jerome Garces who’s got to handle two 10’s who will be constantly in his ear for 80mins! Huge match ups all over the pitch but the biggest one will be between JS & OF. Too close to call this one is!

Agreed Matt Dawson. This match is going to be SO GOOD.

Matt Dawson
Former England scrum-half on BBC Radio 5 live

I cannot remember the last time the final has included the two teams you wanted to see at this stage at the beginning of the tournament. They thrill the crowds, they are well supported and it makes for a brilliant match-up. Both teams are littered with great internationals across the board.

Saracens have gathered into a huddle for a quick team talk from Owen Farrell before they head back into the tunnel.

The crowd are starting to find their voice now.

The atmosphere is building at St James' Park, but Ireland international Robbie Henshaw admits it hasn't been the easiest week.

"It’s tough to enjoy these moments," he's said. "You have a lot on your mind during the week.

"Saracens have threats all around the park so seeing where they’re going to come at us is the biggest challenge for us. These games come down to fine margins."

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Louise Gwilliam
BBC Radio 5 live rugby producer at St James' Park

Camped below our commentary position are a group of fans who’ve come from Florence, Italy. They’re in fine voice before kick-off.

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So on that note... who's been your European player of the year?

One of the five on the shortlist, or has someone been overlooked?

Tell us using #bbcrugby on Twitter or text us on 81111.

We are quite frankly spoilt for players of the year in today's game.

As well as World Rugby player of the year Johnny Sexton, all five of the players on the EPCR European player of the year shortlist will be on the pitch.

Leinster's Sean Cronin, Tadhg Furlong and Garry Ringrose and Saracens' Alex Goode and Mako Vunipola have all made the cut.

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Paul Grayson
Former England fly-half on BBC Radio 5 Live

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has a good man alongside him in Stuart Lancaster but the club's relentless pursuit of excellence is coming from him because he is the man at the top.