International stars on-call for Saints game

Leinster’s new coach Michael Cheika has named an extended 34-man squad, including Ireland internationals Girvan Dempsey, Keith Gleeson, Eric Miller and Reggie Corrigan, for their pre-season joust with Northampton Saints at Donnybrook on Friday night.

There are also places for young professionals like Jamie Heaslip, Rob Connolly, Robert Kearney and Ross McCarron, who will look to bring a freshness to the squad.