Davies gets the game underway!

Kickoff is delayed as we observe a minutes silence in memory of ex-Ireland international Jack Kyle

The teams are out on the pitch ahead of kick-off

Good evening and welcome to our coverage of this Guinness Pro12 encounter between Leinster and the Ospreys from the RDS. Leinster, today's hosts, are in need of a win following the Autumn internationals. A shock draw away to Treviso last week puts them currently in fifth place, and adrift of today's visitors, the Ospreys who lie in 3rd after a strong start to the season. The men in blue have not had the best of starts to the season, but a win today against the high flying Ospreys could set their season back on track. Leinster's chances are boosted this weekend with the return of their much valued internationals, and by the absence of The Osprey's (seven) whom were on international duty against South Africa earlier. The weather in Dublin is cool but, importantly, relatively dry. Good conditions for some running rugby, the sort of rugby you expect when these two sides meet. No doubt, a good game in store for fans and neutrals alike. Stay with our coverage for live updates throughout this evening's game.

Mccarthy and Boss late withdrawals

Great centre partnership for leinster