The Left Wing: Champions Cup team news and previews ahead of the final pool games

Senior coach Jacques Nienaber speaks to his players during a Leinster Rugby captain's run at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium in Leicester, England. Photo: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

It's the final weekend of pool games in the Champions Cup and on today's episode of the Left Wing podcast, Rúaidhrí O'Connor joins Sinéad Kissane to go through the team announcements from the provinces including the selection of the fit-again Harry Byrne at outhalf for Leinster against Leicester Tigers at Welford Road.

Munster host Northampton at Thomond Park, Ulster are away to Harlequins - all on Saturday - while Connacht play Bristol on Friday.

Rúaidhrí also discusses the confirmation today that former Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt will take over from Eddie Jones as the head coach of the Wallabies.

We’ll be back on Monday for a special episode from the Six Nations launch in Dublin so do join us then.

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