Leinster big guns return for crucial Connacht clash

GORDON D’ARCY will partner Shane Horgan in the centre for Leinster’s critical trip to Galway to play Connacht in the Celtic League tomorrow.

Coach Michael Cheka has also named Girvan Dempsey at full-back, while Guy Easterby partners skipper Felipe Contepomi at half-back.

In the pack, Eric Miller has been named in a strong back three that includes Bank of Scotland (Ireland) Leinster Player of the Month for November - Keith Gleeson - and Jamie Heaslip.