Under the guidance of Springbok double World Cup winner Jacques Nienaber, Leinster have been shipping just 12 points a game.

Well, it's seven in the first few minutes here.

That's the cat well and truly among the pigeons.

With a blast of Luc Ramos' whistle, we are underway in Dublin!

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In what is a big boost not only for Leinster but also for Ireland, full-back Hugo Keenan is back to start in the 15 jersey.

This will be Keenan's first outing since starting for the national side against Australia here at the end of November.

It'll be a memorable day for a pair of Bath players as Joe Cokanasiga makes his 100th appearance for the club, while second row Ross Molony will face his former side.

Leinster: Keenan; Ringrose; Henshaw, Barrett; J Osborne, Prendergast, Gibson-Park; Porter, Kelleher, Slimani; J McCarthy, Ryan; Deegan, van der Flier, Conan (capt).

Replacements: G McCarthy, Healy, Clarkson, Snyman, Doris, McGrath, R Byrne, J O'Brien.

Bath: De Glanville; Cokanasiga; Lawrence, Ojomoh; McConnochi; Russell, Spencer; Obano, Annett, Stuart; Roux, Molony; Hill, Reid, Barbeary.

Replacements: Dunn, van Wyk, du Toit, Ewels, Bayliss, Schreuder, Bailey, Coetzee.

Time to turn our attention to matters in Dublin!

It will be top of the United Rugby Championship against the league leaders from the Premiership when Leinster host Bath at Aviva Stadium.

Leo Cullen's side are already assured of their place in the last 16 but will be targeting home advantage in the knock-out rounds against the boys from the Rec.

Johann van Graan didn't enjoy many of his visits to this ground during his days in charge of Munster but Clermont's dramatic victory over Bristol this afternoon has kept his Bath side in the qualifying spots as we approach kick-off.

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Former England wing on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

Munster will not mind being away from home in the last 16 after nearly winning on the road.

Heartbreak for Bristol as Clermont get over the line in the 86th minute to secure a thrilling victory and give themselves a chance of making the last 16.

Bristol trailed 12-0 at half-time and fought back superbly to level the game and secure a try-bonus point, but their hopes of going through were dealt a savage blow when Thomas Ceyte crashed over after sustained pressure.

Northampton seal top spot in pool three. Munster will need to wait and see where they finish after Saracens' game with Castres.

All four sides were already into the last 16.

Henry Pollock steals the ball and into the stands the ball goes. What a talent!

Jack Crowley breaks clear into Northampton's half.

Henry Pollock pulls off a miracle try-saving tackle on Paddy Patterson. He had no right to take that tackle as he pulls back Patterson from reaching over the line.

No clear head contact. A scrum instead for Munster - time is running out.

BOOM!

Tom Pearson has melted replacement fly-half Tony Butler. They are checking if it is high.

Munster need to score quickly to get the game back within a score. Another penalty will help with that as the ball is banged into Northampton's half by the visitors.

The ball is pinched and bashed up the pitch by Northampton. Munster scramble back to eventually win the ball.

Into the final 10 minutes and Bristol have fought back superbly to level their game in Pool 2.

The Bears had opened their account with a penalty try to close the gap, only for Clermont to come roaring back despite being down to 14.

Clermont's formidable Fijian wing Alivereti Raka smashed his way through to restore his side's two-try lead.

But the Bears responded well with flanker Steve Luatua scoring in the corner and then Noah Heward went over after an outstanding team move.

However, a draw will not be enough to send the Bears through to the last 16 - can they find another try and secure a try bonus point?

James Ramm is breaking tackles for fun!

Alex Mitchell's kick is then marked by Jack Crowley, who is down with cramp. It is that kind of game.