Leinster's young guns get their chance

Brian O'Meara will win his 100th Leinster cap against Edinburgh in the Celtic League on Sunday in one of the least experienced sides he has ever played on for the province.

Brian O'Meara will win his 100th Leinster cap against Edinburgh in the Celtic League on Sunday in one of the least experienced sides he has ever played on for the province.

Keith Gleeson will lead the side which also includes Cameron Jowitt and Simon Crawford in the back row.

Jonny Hepworth, along with Jowitt, will make his first start and Robert Kearney will move around to full back.

LEINSTER (v Edinburgh): Robert Kearney, Gary Brown, Kieran Lewis, Jonny Hepworth, Brendan Burke, Brian O’Meara, Brian O’Riordan, Reggie Corrigan, Brian Blaney, Will Green, Ben Gissing, Bryce Williams, Cameron Jowitt, Keith Gleeson, Simon Crawford.

Replacements: Ronan McCormack, Johnny Wickham, Des Dillon, Niall Ronan/Jamie Heaslip, Guy Easterby/Matthew D'Arcy, Eoghan Hickey, Stephen Grissing.

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