Leinster, who won the Heineken Cup in 2009, failed to progress past the semi-final stage as they were defeated by eventual champions Toulouse.

But O’Driscoll said: “I’m really looking forward to this massive game against the Ospreys.

“The Magners League is our bread and butter in terms of a league format and no one is going to feel short changed from the season if we manage to win our third trophy in three years.

“Trust me when I say, this matters a great deal to us as players. We have had to work very hard to get to a final and all we require is one more high-quality performance to top off another successful year.”

Michael Cheika’s side will be without the services of influential captain Leo Cullen, who misses out with a shoulder injury, meaning flanker Shane Jennings will be handed the armband.

Bank of Ireland player of the year Jamie Heaslip will start at No.8 and there will be a farewell appearance from lock Malcolm O’Kelly who in retiring from rugby after the game.