D'Arcy back in Leinster squad

Ireland centre Gordon D'Arcy has been named in the Leinster Squad for the first time this season for the trip to play Ulster in Saturday night's sell out Magners League clash at Ravenhill (7.30pm).

D'Arcy could be in line for a shock recall as Shane Horgan and Brian O'Driscoll are both rested from the squad.

There is still plenty of depth to the backline with Girvan Dempsey, Isa Nacewa, Felipe Contepomi, Luke Fitzgerald and Rob Kearney included in the squad.

In the pack, CJ van der Linde has recovered from a calf strain and is named in a strong-looking forward unit, though Bernard Jackman (knee ligament) misses the game.

LEINSTER (v Ulster):

Forwards: Cian Healy, Ronan McCormack, Brian Blaney, John Fogarty, CJ van der Linde, Stan Wright, Trevor Hogan, Devin Toner, Cameron Jowitt, Malcolm O'Kelly, Rocky Elsom, Stephen Keogh, Shane Jennings, Sean O'Brien, Jamie Heaslip

Backs: Chris Keane, Chris Whitaker, Isa Nacewa, Jonathan Sexton, Rob Kearney, Simon Keogh, Felipe Contepomi, Gordon D'Arcy, Luke Fitzgerald, Girvan Dempsey