European champions Leinster moved back to the top of the Magners League with a 23-6 win over Cardiff.
Cardiff chief David Young has seen his preparations for the clash against Leinster hampered by illness and international call-ups.
Ulster have moved to the top of the Magners League table after beating Leinster 16-14 - their fourth league win this season.
Ulster coach Brian McLaughlin has made four changes to his starting XV to face Leinster at Ravenhill on Saturday.
Ireland flanker Shane Jennings has lost his appeal against a 12-week suspension for gouging.
Leinster got the defence of their Heineken Cup title back on track with a comfortable 36-13 victory in Brive.

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| Time | Fixture |
|---|---|
| Leinster | |
| Sunday 6th December | |
| The Magners League | |
| 17:05 | The Dragons vs Leinster |
| Saturday 12th December | |
| Heineken Cup | |
| 18:00 | Scarlets vs Leinster |
| Saturday 19th December | |
| 15:45 | Leinster vs Scarlets |
| Saturday 26th December | |
| The Magners League | |
| 17:30 | Leinster vs Ulster |
| Saturday 2nd January | |
| 16:00 | Connacht vs Leinster |
| Friday 8th January | |
| 15:00 | Leinster vs Glasgow Warriors |
| Result |
|---|
| Leinster |
| Saturday 31st October |
| The Magners League |
| The Magners League |
| Leinster 23 - 6 Cardiff Blues |
| Saturday 24th October |
| The Magners League |
| Ulster 16 - 14 Leinster |
| Saturday 17th October |
| Heineken Cup |
| Heineken Cup |
| Brive 13 - 36 Leinster |
| Friday 9th October |
| Heineken Cup |
| Leinster 9 - 12 London Irish |
| Saturday 3rd October |
| The Magners League |
| The Magners League |
| Leinster 30 - 0 Munster |
| Saturday 26th September |
| The Magners League |
| Edinburgh 19 - 21 Leinster |
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leinster | 7 | 22 |
| 2 | Edinburgh | 7 | 19 |
| 3 | Glasgow Warriors | 7 | 19 |
| 4 | Ulster | 7 | 19 |
| 5 | Munster | 7 | 19 |
| 6 | The Dragons | 7 | 17 |
| 7 | The Ospreys | 7 | 17 |
| 8 | Scarlets | 7 | 11 |
| 9 | Cardiff Blues | 7 | 10 |
| 10 | Connacht | 7 | 9 |
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