Cullen to start against Ospreys

Captain Leo Cullen will make his first appearance of the season in the Leinster team to play The Ospreys in Friday night’s crunch Magners League clash at the RDS, kick-off at 7.35pm.

However, the most significant selection is that of Sean O'Brien ahead of Shane Jennings on the openside with Devin Toner winning the battle with Mal O'Kelly to partner Cullen in the second row.