Leinster select Ireland A players for Edinburgh tie

Coach Michael Cheika has been able to select Ireland A players Rob Kearney, Kieran Lewis, Ronan McCormack, Trevor Hogan, Jonathan Sexton and Bank of Scotland (Ireland) Player of the Month Bernard Jackman in his side to play Edinburgh in the Magners League in Donnybrook on Friday, kick-off at 7.30pm.

The gifted Niall Ronan starts in the back row beside Stephen Keogh and Jamie Heaslip. Chris Whitaker and Felipe Contepomi will give them solidity at half-back.