Ireland debutant Jonathan Sexton believes a more relaxed approach has earned him his international call-up for the clash against Fiji.
Luke Fitzgerald faces up to six months on the sidelines after being told he will need surgery on the knee he injured against Australia.
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.

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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 |
| Friday 19th February | |
| 15:00 | Leinster vs Scarlets |
| 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 |
| 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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