Ireland big guns return to action for Leinster

Cian Healy, Mike Ross, and Josh van der Flier have been released from Irish camp to participate in Leinster’s important Pro12 fixture with battling Zebre at the RDS tonight (7.30pm).
Ireland big guns return to action for Leinster
Fri, 12 Feb, 2016 - 00:00

Van der Flier is one of five changes to the team that lost to the Dragons, with three in the pack and two in the backs, Healy and Ross adding weight and considerable experience to the team.

In the backs, skipper Isa Nacewa returns from a knee injury to captain the side from the left wing, with Adam Byrne getting a start on the right wing.

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