Fit again O’Driscoll to start against Ulster

Leinster centre Brian O’Driscoll has recovered from the back problem which kept him out of the Amlin Challenge Cup final, and takes his place amongst a strong starting XV to take on Ulster in the RaboDirect PRO12 at the RDS tomorrow (4.45pm).

However, the province will have to cope without the ball-carrying capabilities of Sean O’Brien, who has failed to recover from his knee injury, with Kevin McLaughlin returning to the back row.