The reigning champions take on the Stormers in their opening fixture.
Defending champions Leinster are in Cape Town to face the Stormers in the opening fixture of the United Rugby Championship season.
Leinster will be looking to end a poor run at the DHL Stadium, having lost on their last two visits, while the Stormers boast a formidable home record with just one loss there since April last year.
Athlone's Robbie Henshaw is in the centre alongside Ciaran Frawley.
Luke McGrath will captain the side and Sam Prendergast starts at out-half.
Academy prop Andrew Sparrow is in line to make his senior debut off the bench.
Kick off is at 6:00pm Irish time from Cape Town Stadium this evening.
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