Cheika selects strong side for Munster clash

CJ van der Linde and Rocky Elsom will make their debuts for Leinster against Munster in Sunday's sell-out Magners League clash at the RDS (KO: 7pm) has been named.

It appears coach Michael Cheika has shown his hand for the Heineken Cup by selecting the strongest possible side with Shane Jennings edging out Sean O'Brien and Ronnie McCormack preferred to Stan Wright in the two most contentious decisions.