Leinster and Bordeaux-Begles have announced their matchday squads for the Investec Champions Cup Final, set to take place at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen made a notable decision by omitting Ireland international winger James Lowe from the squad.
>>> Arsenal Agrees to Permanent Transfer of Karl Hein to Werder Bremen
Instead, Rieko Ioane and Tommy O'Brien will start on the wings.
Harry Byrne earned the starting fly-half position, while Sam Prendergast was left out of the 23-man squad entirely.
Ciaran Frawley will provide versatile cover from the replacements bench.
Jamison Gibson-Park partners Byrne in the half-backs, facing Bordeaux scrum-half Maxime Lucu.
Caelan Doris captains the Irish province from number eight, with Jack Conan and Josh van der Flier as flankers.
Leinster's Forward Pack
The Leinster tight five features Joe McCarthy and James Ryan in the second row, supporting a front row of Andrew Porter, Thomas Clarkson, and hooker Dan Sheehan.
>>> Calgary Marathon Draws Record 20,000 Runners for 63rd Edition
Paddy McCarthy returns to the bench alongside Rónan Kelleher and Tadhg Furlong.
Defending champions Bordeaux-Begles named a largely unchanged side.
The half-back pairing consists of Lucu and Matthieu Jalibert, while Yoran Moefana and Damian Penaud start in midfield due to the continued absence of Nicolas Depoortère.
Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Pablo Uberti occupy the wing spots, with Salesi Rayasi at fullback. The front row comprises Jefferson Poirot, Carlü Sadie, and Maxime Lamothe.
Australian lock Adam Coleman partners Boris Palu in the second row. The back row includes Pierre Bochaton, Cameron Woki, and Marko Gazzotti.
>>> Abdul Carter Calls Out Jaxson Dart Over Trump Rally Appearance
Bench options include Lachie Swinton, Temo Matiu, and Bastien Vergnes-Taillefer.
