Cheika delays team decision

Michael Cheika has decided to delay three crucial decisions ahead of Leinster's Magner's League clash with Ulster at Ravenhill on Sunday.

Michael Cheika has decided to delay three crucial decisions ahead of Leinster's Magner's League clash with Ulster at Ravenhill on Sunday.

It is likely that either Luke Fitzgerald or Robert Kearney will be sacrificed from the back three. Andrew Dunne and Christian Warner will vie for the out-half position.

In the back row, Stephen Keogh, Cameron Jowitt or Owen Finegan will compete for the blindside jersey beside Keith Gleeson and Jamie Heaslip.

The replacements bench will also be confirmed closer to kick off.

LEINSTER v Ulster: 15/14/11: Denis Hickie/Shane Horgan/Luke Fitzgerald/Rob Kearney; 13: Brian O'Driscoll (Captain), 12: Gordon D'Arcy, 10: Christian Warner/Andrew Dunne (1 to be omitted), 9: Chris Whitaker, 1: Ronan McCormack, 2: Brian Blaney, 3: Fosi Pala'amo, 4: Trevor Hogan, 5: Malcolm O'Kelly, 6: Stephen Keogh/Cameron Jowitt/Owen Finegan (2 to be omitted), 7: Keith Gleeson, 8: Jamie Heaslip.

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