Leinster aim to bounce back

Change is the order of the day for Leinster in Stadio XXV Aprile this afternoon, as the defending champions make 10 alterations to their starting line-up for the Guinness Pro12 encounter against Zebre (kick-off 3pm, Irish time).

Following their below-par showing at home to Munster last Saturday, head coach Matt O’Connor knows his side are eager to produce a response, but is adamant the Italian outfit can’t be taken for granted.

“The guys are pretty clear about putting out a performance that does the shirt proud. There was a lot of disappointment in the sheds after the game [against Munster]. We need to harbour that frustration and learn those lessons pretty quickly,” O’Connor commented.