Leinster face La Rochelle in the Champions Cup final in Marseille on Saturday
(Picture: Getty Images)Leinster meet La Rochelle in rugby’s Champions Cup final in Marseille later this afternoon.
The Irish province have won four of their six European Cup finals and stand on the brink of equalling Toulouse’s record of five continental titles.
Their opposition, meanwhile, are yet to taste European success and lost to Toulouse last time out.
They did, however, beat Leinster in the semi-finals behind closed doors last year, with their power game largely leaving their rivals blunt in attack.
Here’s everything you need to know about today’s final...
Leinster vs La Rochelle date, kick-off time and venue
Leinster vs La Rochelle is scheduled for a 4:45pm BST kick-off time today, Saturday May 28, 2022.
The Stade Velodrome in Marseille will host the final.
How to watch Leinster vs La Rochelle
TV channel: In the UK, today’s final will be shown live on Channel 4, with coverage from 4:15pm. BT Sport 2 will also air coverage from 4pm.
Live stream: Both the All 4 and BT Sport apps will offer live stream services.
Leinster vs La Rochelle team news
Leo Cullen and his coaching staff have stuck with the same Leinster team who overcame Toulouse in the semi-final.
Centres Garry Ringrose and Robbie Henshaw will be making their 100th and 50th appearances for the club respectively. Johnny Sexton and Jamison Gibson-Park retain their spots at half-back.
For La Rochelle, Brice Dulin and Will Skelton come back into the side after missing the semi-finals and Jonathan Danty starts in midfield.
Leinster vs La Rochelle lineups
Leinster XV: Keenan, O’Brien, Ringrose, Henshaw, Lowe, Sexton, Gibson-Park, Porter, Kelleher, Furlong, Molony, Ryan, Doris, van der Flier, Conan
Replacements: Sheehan, Healy, Ala’alatoa, McCarthy, Ruddock, McGrath, Byrne, Frawley
La Rochelle XV: Dulin, Leyds, Sinzelle, Danty, Rhule, West, Berjon, Priso, Bougarit, Atonio, Lavault, Skelton, Liebenberg, Haddad, Alldritt
Replacements: Bosch, Wardi, Sclavi, Sazy, Bourdeau, Retiere, Botia, Favre
Leinster vs La Rochelle prediction
Played on French soil, it’s difficult to look past La Rochelle in this final.
They’ve beaten in-form sides in the shape of Racing 92 and Montpellier, while also beating Leinster last year.
La Rochelle to win.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
(Heineken Champions Cup only)
Leinster wins: 0
Draws: 0
La Rochelle wins: 1
Leinster vs La Rochelle betting odds
Leinster to win: 1/4
La Rochelle to win: 4/1
