Ella names strong Leinster squad

Leinster coach Gary Ella has decided to name a strong squad for the Celtic League clash with title-chasing Gwent Dragons at Donnybrook on Friday night.

There will be a host of Irish internationals involved and there should be a big crowd on hand to witness the fallout of the rumours concerning Ella's pending departure.

Forwards - Reggie Corrigan (captain), Shane Byrne, Emmett Byrne, Malcolm O'Kelly, Leo Cullen,

Eric Miller, Niall Ronan, Victor Costello, Seán Brophy, Peter Coyle, Gavin Hickie, Ben Gissing, Aidan McCullen, Des Dillon;

Backs - Brian O'Meara, Felipe Contepomi, Brendan Burke, Shane Horgan, Brian O'Driscoll, James Norton, Girvan Dempsey, Brian O' Riordan, John Mc Weeney.