Sexton returns for Leinster

Jonathan Sexton will return to the out-half position as Felipe Contepomi moves across to replace the injured Brian O'Driscoll on the Leinster team to play the Glasgow Warriors in Friday night's Magners League clash in Firhill (kick off: 7.30pm).

Devin Toner starts in the second row alongside Malcolm O'Kelly due to Leo Cullen's broken collar bone. John Fogarty and Cian Healy come into the front row alongside Stan Wright.

Girvan Dempsey is a doubt at full-back due to illness and a decision on his availability will be made closer to kick off. Simon Keogh or Gary Brown are waiting in the wings.

LEINSTER (v Glasgow):

15: Girvan Dempsey

14: Shane Horgan

13: Luke Fitzgerald

12: Felipe Contepomi

11: Rob Kearney

10: Jonathan Sexton

9: Chris Whitaker (c)

1: Cian Healy

2: John Fogarty

3: Stan Wright

4: Devin Toner

5: Malcolm O'Kelly

6: Rocky Elsom

7: Shane Jennings

8: Jamie Heaslip

Replacements from: Brian Blaney, CJ van der Linde, Trevor Hogan, Stephen Keogh, Sean O'Brien, Chris Keane, Gary Brown, Simon Keogh.