Leinster look to bounce back

KEVIN McLAUGHLIN returns from injury to boost Leinster against Connacht in this evening’s RaboDirect Pro 12 clash at the RDS (5pm).

McLaughlin’s availability is a real boost as they bid to keep tracking the leaders after winning three and losing two of their opening five matches.

The former champions slipped up badly when losing at home to Glasgow Warriors, so Connacht, after pushing leaders Ospreys all the way last weekend (21-26) won’t necessarily be intimidated by the atmosphere at a near-full RDS.