The Byrne brothers Ross and Harry start for Leinster for the first time when they face Dragons tomorrow evening in Rodney Parade.
Luke McGrath will captain the side as Jack Conan makes his 100th appearance for Leinster from the base of the scrum.
In the back three Max O'Reilly starts at full back with Cian Kelleher on the right wing and Dave Kearney on the left.
In the centre Ross Byrne is joined by the fit-again Rory O'Loughlin who has recovered from a shoulder injury.
In the half backs captain McGrath is joined by Harry Byrne. It will be the first time that brothers Harry and Ross have started a game together in Leinster colours.
“We’re always hoping to see the Ross and Harry playing together” explained Leinster head coach Leo Cullen.
“It’s a good chance for both of them after Ross played for Ireland against France last week, when Jonny Sexton got injured” added Cullen.
“It’s a great that we get to see them play together and I’m looking forward to seeing what they can do” smiled Cullen.
Peter Dooley, James Tracy and Michael Bent are the front row selected by Cullen, with Bent back after a neck injury. Ross Molony and Ryan Baird are selected in the second row.
In the back row Josh Murphy starts at blindside with Scott Penny at openside having recovered from a neck injury.
Finally, Wicklow man Conan will win his 100th cap for Leinster Rugby from number eight.
The 28-year-old, who has 17 Ireland caps also to his name, made his debut almost seven years ago to the day also against Welsh opposition when winning the Man of the Match award in a try-scoring performance against Cardiff Blues.
In his seven years in blue he has, to date, scored 21 tries in his 99 appearances.
Leinster
- Max O’Reilly
- Cian Kelleher
- Rory O’Loughlin
- Ross Byrne
- Dave Kearney
- Harry Byrne
- Luke McGrath (C)
- Peter Dooley
- James Tracy
- Michael Bent
- Ross Molony
- Ryan Baird
- Josh Murphy
- Scott Penny
- Jack Conan
