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In a repeat of last year's semi-final in the same city, Northampton Saints will hope to have learnt their lessons from Croke Park and cause one of the biggest upsets in the competition's history.
A fully fit and firing Leinster in Dublin. Is there a more frightening proposition in world rugby?
The URC table toppers have a point to prove after titles have evaded Ireland's leading province.
Leinster, three-time beaten finalists in a row, have found a new level to their game with the signing of All Blacks superstar, Jordie Barrett.
Hey, just ask Harlequins or Glasgow Warriors. Chewed up and spat out of the competition with their ruthless opponents scoring 18 tries and conceding none. It's a daunting task for a Northampton side that are languishing down in seventh in the Premiership.
Lions key battles await
Northampton will take a lot of heart from last season's match-up and the fact they got within three points.
But that was a different Saints side. Experienced campaigners Courtney Lawes, Ethan and Alex Waller, and Lewis Ludlam have all moved on, and it's now down to their young bucks.
Their in-form youthful England trio of Tommy Freeman, Henry Pollock and Fin Smith will know Lions selection could be at stake as they battle against selection rivals James Lowe, Josh van der Flier and Sam Prendergast.
Tyro talent Pollock is Northampton’s biggest threat
Everything Pollock touches is turning to gold right now, and he'll be a player Leinster's galacticos will be cautious of with his energetic bursts and breakdown prowess. The 20-year-old Junior World Cup winner will relish Saturday's encounter as another opportunity to illustrate his class in what has been a barnstorming campaign.
Northampton's Premiership title defence has been disappointing, but Phil Dowson's men have put all their eggs in one basket - the Champions Cup.
The Saints have never reached a Champions Cup final since 2011, and the East Midlanders require a performance for the ages if they are to make it to Cardiff.
