LEO CULLEN may have missed out on the World Cup but Leinster coach Gary Ella is delighted to have him back as Leinster captain for the visit of Edinburgh to Donnybrook this evening.

Connacht coach Michael Bradley has left one place vacant on the side to play Glasgow in Friday night's televised clash at Hughenden.

ULSTER will be understrength for the Celtic League visit of Glasgow to Ravenhill this evening (7.35) which will be shown live on TG4.

JERRY FLANNERY will make his competitive debut for Munster in tomorrow night’s Celtic League clash with Llanelli Scarlets at Thomond Park (7.30pm).

All Ireland league teams named for weekend

Connacht 3 Leinster 25

Mont de Marsan 12 Connacht 26

MUNSTER’S three new signings will all play their club rugby in Limerick this year with Eddie Halvey returning to play his club rugby with Shannon, Dominic Malone teaming up with UL Bohemians and Australian prop Simon Kerr joining Garryowen.

Connacht 24, Bristol Shoguns 33

TWO former internationals are preparing for a battle to get back into the international scene.