James Ryan returns for Leinster against Munster in Croke Park

Leo Cullen has made three changes to the Leinster team who face Munster in Croke Park on Saturday.

James Ryan returns to the side after starting the first two rounds of the season. Ryan will lock down with new signing RG Snyman, who joined from Munster over the summer.

Lee Barron comes into the starting team, with Andrew Porter and Tadhg Furlong completing the front row.

There are no changes to the back row from last Saturday. Indeed, Caelan Doris captains the side again from the number eight position. Jack Conan retains his place after a player of the match performance in Italy, with Josh van der Flier once again named at openside flanker.

Liam Turner comes in on the wing as the only change to the backline. James Lowe and Hugo Keenan keep their places.

Ciarán Frawley is once again named at out-half after his try-scoring exploits in Treviso, with Jamison Gibson-Park at scrum-half.

Jamie Osborne continues his run of starting every game so far this season as he pairs up with Garry Ringrose in the centres.

On the bench, Gus McCarthy slots right back into the matchday 23 following his exploits in South Africa with Emerging Ireland. Cian Healy will look to extend his appearance record even further while Thomas Clarkson will be waiting to make his fourth appearance of the campaign.

Ryan Baird once again takes the number 19 shirt, with Max Deegan offering back row cover. Luke McGrath provides the reinforcements at scrum-half, while Ross Byrne is joined on the bench by his brother Harry.

Leinster: 15. Hugo Keenan, 14. Liam Turner, 13. Garry Ringrose, 12. Jamie Osborne, 11. James Lowe, 10. Ciarán Frawley, 9. Jamison Gibson-Park, 1. Andrew Porter, 2. Lee Barron, 3. Tadhg Furlong, 4. RG Snyman, 5. James Ryan, 6. Jack Conan, 7. Josh van der Flier, 8. Caelan Doris (C).

Replacements: 16. Gus McCarthy, 17. Cian Healy, 18. Thomas Clarkson, 19. Ryan Baird, 20. Max Deegan, 21. Luke McGrath, 22. Ross Byrne, 23. Harry Byrne.