Hickie to play full back for Leinster

Denis Hickie has been relocated to full back for Leinster for their Celtic League clash with Border Reivers at Donnybrook on Friday evening.

It is a strong-looking lie-up considering Leinster are short their 6 Nations players. Robert Kearney and Felipe Contepomi are selected in a quality backline.

Leinster Academy duo out-half Jonathan Sexton and 6'10" second row Devin Toner, both Ireland U21 internationals, are included in the squad for the first time.

LEINSTER (v The Borders)

15: Denis Hickie

14: Gary Brown

13: Kieran Lewis

12: John Hepworth

11: Rob Kearney

10: Felipe Contepomi (captain)

9: Guy Easterby

1: Reggie Corrigan

2: Brian Blaney

3: Emmett Byrne

4: Adam Byrnes

5: Bryce Williams

6: Eric Miller

7: Keith Gleeson

8: Jamie Heaslip

Replacements from:

16: Ronan McCormack

17: David Blaney

18: Devin Toner

19: Niall Ronan

20: Brian O'Riordan / Brian O'Meara

21: Jonathan Sexton

22: Eoghan Hickey / Brendan Burke