Leinsters internationals return for Connacht clash

Leo Cullen has recalled a number of returning internationals for Leinster’s game with Connacht in the RDS on Friday night.

Hugo Keenan and James Lowe, will line out in the back three where they are joined by Jordan Larmour.

Robbie Henshaw swaps from outside centre to inside while Garry Ringrose returns to don the number 13 shirt.

Luke McGrath lines out as captain and is partnered in the half-backs by Harry Byrne, a replacement last week against Ulster.

In the pack, Cian Healy, newly-capped international Dan Sheehan and Michael Ala'alatoa make up the front-row. Ryan Baird and Devin Toner slot in behind them.

Autumn Nations Player of the Series Caelan Doris starts at No 8 where he is flanked by the familiar presence of Rhys Ruddock and Josh van der Flier.

Josh Murphy will reach a half-century of appearances for the province if he is introduced from the bench. Rónan Kelleher, Andrew Porter, Vakh Abdaladze, Max Deegan, Nick McCarthy, Ross Byrne, and Tommy O'Brien are all named on the bench.

Leinster

15. Hugo Keenan
16. Jordan Larmour
17. Garry Ringrose
18. Robbie Henshaw
19. James Lowe
20. Harry Byrne
21. Luke McGrath (c)
22. Cian Healy
23. Dan Sheehan
24. Michael Ala'alatoa
25. Ryan Baird
26. Devin Toner
27. Rhys Ruddock
28. Josh van der Flier
29. Caelan Doris

Replacements:

16. Rónan Kelleher
17. Andrew Porter
18. Vakh Abdaladze
19. Josh Murphy
20. Max Deegan
21. Nick McCarthy
22. Ross Byrne
23. Tommy O'Brien

Leinster Rugby v Ulster

RDS Arena

Friday December 3

Kick-off: 7:45pm