LEINSTER will look to get their season into gear against the Cardiff Blues at the RDS this evening after a spluttering start.

AS THE gap widens between Connacht and those above them in the Magners League, every game is becoming more critical, and few more so than a home fixture against the Welsh team immediately above them.

WHEN THEY reflect on yesterday’s performance in Cardiff, Munster will derive satisfaction from winning a game away from home without ever reaching the heights that secured the Heineken Cup less than 50 yards away in the Millennium Stadium.

All Black Xavier Rush and Lions openside Martyn Williams have been included in Cardiff's side to play Leinster at The RDS on Saturday.