Leinster may play Biarritz at Lansdowne

Leinster may have to play their Heineken Cup quarter-final game with Biarritz in Lansdowne Road instead of their favoured Donnybrook.

Even though there is unlikely to be a huge travelling French support, the influence of French television may result in the transfer of the match. Leinster's traditional Friday night appointment may also be in doubt.

It has also been reported that Leicester are considering playing their quarter-final at Leicester City soccer ground, again a move that is thought necessary to cater for the huge interest this game is expected to generate.

The actual dates and kick-off times will be decided on by ERC later this week.