Leinster's chances of winning the BKT United Rugby Championship at Croke Park today have been impacted by the unexpected absence of Jamison Gibson-Park.

The Irish player was initially included in the half-backs lineup announced by coach Leo Cullen on Thursday for the match against the Bulls.

Luke McGrath will now start in his place, with academy scrum-half Fintan Gunne taking a spot on the bench.

Despite this setback, players like Josh van der Flier and Garry Ringrose have recovered from injuries and will be part of the starting team as Leinster aims for their first URC victory since the inclusion of the South African franchises in 2021.

Leinster Rugby confirmed the news of Gibson-Park's withdrawal this morning, wishing Luke McGrath and Fintan Gunne the best of luck in their roles for the game.

For the match, the Leinster lineup includes players like Jimmy O'Brien, Garry Ringrose, and Josh van der Flier, with McGrath starting at half-back.

Stay tuned for live updates of the Leinster v Bulls match this Saturday on RTÉ Radio 1, and follow a live blog on rte.ie/sport and the RTÉ News app.