Keogh to captain Leinster

Stephen Keogh will captain Leinster against Newport in Friday's British & Irish Cup clash in Donnybrook (kick off: 6pm).

An experienced looking side includes Ireland international forwards Trevor Hogan and Mike Ross as well as Ireland 'A' internationals Chris Keane, Simon Keogh, Ronan McCormack, Fergus McFadden and Devin Toner.

McFadden forms an exciting centre partnership with Eoin O'Malley, while Michael Keating comes on to the right wing for his third appearance in the British & Irish Cup.

Meanwhile, Stan Wright and Paul O'Donohoe are included on a strong replacements bench.

LEINSTER (v Newport):

15: Niall Morris

14: Michael Keating

13: Eoin O'Malley

12: Fergus McFadden

11: Simon Keogh

10: Ian Madigan

9: Chris Keane

1: Ronan McCormack

2: Richardt Strauss

3: Mike Ross

4: Trevor Hogan

5: Devin Toner

6: Eoin Sheriff

7: Paul Ryan

8: Stephen Keogh CAPTAIN

REPLACEMENTS:

16: Jason Harris-Wright

17: Stan Wright

18: Ciaran Ruddock

19: Jordi Murphy

20: Paul O'Donohoe

21: Kyle Tonetti

22: Shane Monahan