Ella names strong side for Munster game

Coach Gary Ella has named his strongest possible side for the Celtic League opener against Munster in Donnybrook on Friday (7.35pm).

He has included internationals Gordon D’Arcy, Emmet Byrne, Leo Cullen, and captain Keith Gleeson in a side that sees the surprise selection of Brendan Burke, who has impressed Ella, on the left wing.

Leinster team: C Warner, G D’Arcy, K Lewis, D Quinlan, B Burke, M Leek, B O’Meara, J Lyne, G Hickie, E Byrne, L Cullen, B Gissing, A McCullen, K Gleeson (capt), D Dillon.