Quartet return for Leinster

Leo Cullen, Shane Horgan, Bernard Jackman and Jonathan Sexton will make the first starts of their seasons for Leinster against London Irish in Friday night's pre-season friendly in Donnybrook (kick off: 7pm).

Fergus McFadden and Shaun Berne will make an interesting proposition at centre with Isa Nacewa moving to the wing after a stint at centre in last weekend’s 38-10 victory over Rugby Nice Côte d'Azur.

Sean O’Brien starts in the back-row alongside Shane Jennings and number eight Stephen Keogh with any number of young hopefuls, like Brendan Macken, and the exciting Billy Ngawinin held in reserve.

LEINSTER (v London Irish):

15: Niall Morris

14: Shane Horgan

13: Fergus McFadden

12: Shaun Berne

11: Isa Nacewa

10: Jonathan Sexton

9: Simon Keogh

1: Ronan McCormack

2: Bernard Jackman

3: Stan Wright

4: Leo Cullen (C)

5: Devin Toner

6: Sean O’Brien

7: Shane Jennings

8: Stephen Keogh

Replacements: John Fogarty, Jason Harris-Wright, Cian Healy, Mike Ross, Malcolm O’Kelly, Eoin Sheriff, Kevin McLaughlin, Chris Keane, David Moore, Paul O’Donohoe, Billy Ngawini, Brendan Macken, Girvan Dempsey.