Some of Leinster's big guns have returned to the squad ahead of tomorrow's vital Pro12 clash against Connacht in Galway. It's a meeting of first v second as Leinster look to overtake the westerners at the head of the table for the first time this season.
Leo Cullen has been able to welcome back a number of his Irish internationals to the starting squad, with the likes of Ian Madigan, Cian Healy, Richardt Strauss, Josh Van Der Flier, Rhys Ruddock and Suncroft man Fergus McFadden all coming straight back into the starting side. Luke Fitzgerald will also make his return from injury as he takes his place on the left wing.
There is considerable firepower to come in from the bench, especially in the forwards, as Jamie Heaslip, Devin Toner, Mike Ross, Sean Cronin and Jack McGrath all return from international duty to provide back-up from the bench.
Kick-off in the Sportsground is at 5.15pm.
Leinster team to play Connacht:
15. Isa Nacewa (144) (Capt)
14. Fergus McFadden (139)
13. Garry Ringrose (16)
12. Ben Te’o (33)
11. Luke Fitzgerald (149)
10. Ian Madigan (141)
9. Luke McGrath (43)
1. Cian Healy (150)
2. Richardt Strauss (124)
3. Tadhg Furlong (44)
4. Ross Molony (17)
5. Hayden Triggs (10)
6. Dominic Ryan (101)
7. Josh van der Flier (20)
8. Rhys Ruddock (106)
Replacements:
16. Sean Cronin (107)
17. Jack McGrath (89)
18. Mike Ross (128)
19. Devin Toner (176)
20. Jamie Heaslip (211)
21. Eoin Reddan (133)
22. Noel Reid (57)
23. Zane Kirchner (61)
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