The redevelopment of the RDS Arena pushed Leinster Rugby to make a choice over moving their URC round four game against Munster to Croke Park and it has spectacularly paid off
Croke Park will play host to a new record URC attendance on Saturday evening - with Leinster ready to cash in to the tune of €1.7m.
When the provinces last met on Jones's Road at GAA HQ they drew a then world record club fixture attendance of 82,208 for their 2009 Heineken Cup semi-final that was won by Leinster.READ MORE:Self-styled heavy metal Vikings at Leinster ready to make a splash against Munster
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