Taken up by Brex in midfield but he loses it forward for a Leinster scrum

Box kick from McGrath, taken by Sperandio

Strong carry from Healy

Keatley gets the match underway

The sides are out and kickoff is just moments away

Late change for Leinster as Joe Tomane is ruled out. He is replaced at 12 by Rory O'Loughlin. Robbie Henshaw comes onto the bench.

Leinster and Benetton turn their attention to Europe as they clash in the opening round of the Champions Cup. Leinster will look to go one better than last seasons runners up, going down 20-10 to Saracens in the final. Leinster are currently unbeaten and atop Conference A of the Pro14, while Benetton lie 5th in Conference B. Lyon and the Northampton Saints make up the rest of Pool 1.