Cheika fields strongest Leinster side

Leinster coach Michae Cheika has signalled his intent on claiming the Magner's League by putting out his strongest side against Glasgow Warriors at Hughenden on Friday.

Leinster coach Michael Cheika has signalled his intent on claiming the Magner's League by putting out his strongest side against Glasgow Warriors at Hughenden on Friday.

There are three changes to the starting line-up from the side defeated last weekend. Christian Warner will partner Gordon D'Arcy at centre, Brian Blaney is included in the front row, with Cameron Jowitt starting in the back-row alongside Keith Gleeson and Jamie Heaslip.

Both Bernard Jackman and Stephen Keogh miss the game through injury.

LEINSTER (v Glasgow):

15: Girvan Dempsey

14: Shane Horgan

13: Gordon D'Arcy

12: Christian Warner

11: Denis Hickie

10: Felipe Contepomi CAPTAIN

9: Chris Whitaker

1: Stanley Wright

2: Brian Blaney

3: Will Green

4: Trevor Hogan

5: Malcolm O'Kelly

6: Cameron Jowitt

7: Keith Gleeson

8: Jamie Heaslip

REPLACEMENTS:

16: Reggie Corrigan

17: Harry Vermaas

18: Owen Finegan

19: Kevin McLaughlin

20: Guy Easterby

21: Luke Fitzgerald

22: Rob Kearney