McFadden to start for Leinster

Fergus McFadden will make his first start for Leinster against the Newport Gwent Dragons in Saturday's Magners League clash at The RDS (KO: 5.30pm).

The recent solid form of Leinster 'A' is also reflected in the choice of wing Simon Keogh, prop Cian Healy, openside Sean O'Brien and number eight Stephen Keogh.

Skipper Chris Whitaker partners Jonathan Sexton at half-back with new signing David Holwell appearing on the bench in his second-coming at Leinster.

LEINSTER (v The Dragons):

15: Girvan Dempsey

14: Shane Horgan

13: Brian O'Driscoll

12: Fergus McFadden

11: Simon Keogh

10: Jonathan Sexton

9: Chris Whitaker CAPTAIN

1: Cian Healy

2: Bernard Jackman

3: Stan Wright

4: Devin Toner

5: Malcolm O'Kelly

6: Rocky Elsom

7: Sean O'Brien

8: Stephen Keogh

REPLACEMENTS:

16: Brian Blaney

17: CJ van der Linde / Jamie Hagan

18: Trevor Hogan

19: Cameron Jowitt

20: Chris Keane

21: David Holwell

22: Gary Brown