Caelan Doris outlines biggest disadvantage for Leinster ahead of Champions Cup final

This could play its part!

Leinster's last European triumph - in 2018 - came in the very same ground they face the defending champions in today.

However, Leo Cullen's side have lost their last three finals in the competition - all against French opposition.

Nonetheless, Doris is determined to end Leinster's Champions Cup misery by taking the game to Bordeaux

The Number 8 said: "In the big games you just want to attack it and narrow it down, not think of it as one big massive occasion.

"At the start of the season you’re looking to be on this stage and there are all the sacrifices that the squad, the staff and families have made over the years to get us to a point like this. So we need to attack it properly and enjoy it as well.

At the moment Bilbao is experiencing a heatwave, with Saturday's temperatures expected to exceed 30 degrees for a matchup with one of the game's most dangerous sides with the ball in possession.

Captain of Leinster, Caelan Doris, has outlined the one area things could come unstuck again for the Blues.

“It’s very different to back home but we have all played in conditions like this with humidity and temperatures right up there,” the 28-year-old said.

“A few of us were talking about how the Romania game in the 2023 World Cup was something similar and maybe a bit higher. You just get on with it.

"The medical and nutrition team will manage things. You break it down into smaller pieces in your mind rather than one big thing you’re attacking. Moment by moment.”

Leinster have picked the same starting XV that narrowly overcame Toulon 29-25 in the semi-finals, but have been boosted by the return of Paddy McCarthy and Tadhg Furlong to the bench. (You can view the starting XV below).