O'Donoghue to start for Leinster

Paul O'Donohoe will start at scrum-half for Leinster against The Ospreys in Friday night's Magners League clash at the Liberty Stadium (7.05pm).

It is a significant statement by coach Michael Cheika. He had the option of going for Chris Whitaker, who will sit on the bench.

Hooker Bernard Jackman is the only change from the side that defeated The Scarlets 31-17 two weeks ago. Gordon D'Arcy will continue his progress in the centre beside Fergus McFadden.

LEINSTER (v The Ospreys):

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: Bernard Jackman

3: Stan Wright

4: Trevor Hogan

5: Malcolm O'Kelly

6: Cameron Jowitt

7: Shane Jennings (Captain)

8: Rocky Elsom

REPLACEMENTS:

16: Brian Blaney

17: Stephen Knoop

18: Devin Toner

19: Sean O'Brien

20: Chris Whitaker

21: Jonathan Sexton

22: Simon Keogh