Cheika names Leinster squad ahead of Scarlets clash

Michael Cheika has co-operated with the wishes of Ireland coach Declan Kidney by selecting Gordon D'Arcy in the centre for Leinster against The Scarlets in Saturday evening's Magners League clash at Parc y Scarlets (KO: 5.30pm).

In addition, Shane Jennings has recovered from the injury that sidelined him from Ireland 'A' action last weekend and Rocky Elsom will start at number eight for the first time.

Centre Fergus McFadden and scrum-half Paul O'Donohoe will make the leap from Leinster A to the senior side due to their current solid form.

LEINSTER (v Llanelli):

15: Girvan Dempsey

14: Shane Horgan

13: Fergus McFadden

12: Gordon D'Arcy

11: Isa Nacewa

10: Felipe Contepomi

9: Paul O'Donohoe

1: Cian Healy

2: Brian Blaney

3: Stan Wright

4: Trevor Hogan

5: Malcolm O'Kelly

6: Cameron Jowitt

7: Shane Jennings CAPTAIN

8: Rocky Elsom

REPLACEMENTS:

16: Bernard Jackman

17: Ronan McCormack

18: Devin Toner

19: Stephen Keogh

20: Simon Keogh

21: Jonathan Sexton

22: Gary Brown