Leinster look to lengthen lead

Leaders Leinster can extend their lead at the top of the Magners league tonight at the Sportsgrounds.

There are 2 vacancies in their starting 15 for the assignment against bottom side Connacht.

Michael Cheika has yet to make a decision on his wingers with Shane Horgan, Gary Brown, Fionn Carr and Felix Jones all in contention for the 2 places left vacant while he makes up his mind.

Malcolm O Kelly and Luke Fitzgerald both return from international duty to start in Galway while Shane Jennings is back after injury.

Wearing the captains armband for the blues this evening will be Chris Whittaker who says despite their lowly position in the table they've been studying Leinster's Western opponents closely.