Leinster bring back big guns for Newport

Leinster have brought back all the big guns - including Brian O'Driscoll, Malcolm O'Kelly and Keith Gleeson - for the make or break Celtic League tie with Newport at Donnybrook on Friday.

Coach Matt Williams made no delay in selecting the international contingent ahead of talented young players that have fought valiantly to preserve Leinster's standing in the competition.

However, the champions must have a win and the bonus point available for scoring four tries, or more, if they are to hold any hope of qualifying for the knock-out stages.

Out-half Andy Dunne and scrum-half Ben Willis have been sidelined by shoulder injuries, leaving the way clear for Christian Warner and Brian O'Meara to continue at half back.

Leinster (v Newport): G Dempsey; D Hickie, B O'Driscoll, S Horgan, G D'Arcy; C Warner, B O'Meara; R Corrigan, S Byrne, P Wallace, L Cullen, M O'Kelly, E Miller, K Gleeson, V Costello.