Leinster have made seven changes to their side for tomorrow’s Guinness Pro 12 inter pro derby against Connacht at the RDS.
Five of those changes are in the pack, with Michael Bent, Aaron Dundon and Tadhg Furlong making up a completely new front row.
Shane Jennings returns from injury to take his place in the back row, alongside the returning Kevin McLaughlin.
In the backline, there are two switches from last week’s Champions Cup win over Harlequins.
Dave Kearney returns from injury to take his place on the left wing, while Noel Reid partners Luke Fitzgerald in the centre.
Gordon D’Arcy starts on the bench, while Ian Madigan misses out with minor knocks to his ankle and shoulder.
Also on the bench is Maks Van Dyke, who’s in line to make his first appearance for Leinster having signed last week on a short term contract.
Meanwhile, Connacht have made 14 changes to their side for the game.
Robbie Henshaw and Bundee Aki are paired in the centre for the game.
Mils Muliaina is in at full back, alongside Danie Poolman and Matt Healy in the back three.
Jack Carty and Kieran Marmion make up the half back pairing.
Up front, John Muldoon captains the side from the back row.
The game takes place at the RDS on Friday evening, with kick off at 7.35pm.
LEINSTER TEAM:
15. Rob Kearney
14. Zane Kirchner
13. Luke Fitzgerald
12. Noel Reid
11. Dave Kearney
10. Jimmy Gopperth
9. Isaac Boss
1. Michael Bent
2. Aaron Dundon
3. Tahdg Furlong
4. Devin Toner
5. Kane Douglas
6. Kevin McLaughlin
7. Shane Jennings
8. Jamie Heaslip (C)
16. Sean Cronin
17. Jack McGrath
18. Maks Van Dyk
19. Jack Conan
20. Jordi Murphy
21. Luke McGrath
22. Cathal Marsh
23. Gordon D'Arcy
