Leinster remains unchanged to face Saints in Dublin

Leinster’s team to face Northampton Saints remains unchanged from last week’s starting team, with Jamie Heaslip wearing the captain’s armband.

Cian Healy, who withdrew from last week’s game, is unavailable after it was decided he needed ankle surgery. He will spend eight weeks out, missing games for Leinster and for Ireland.

Sean O’Brien has recovered from a dead leg to take his spot on the squad. Eoin Reddan partners Ian Madigan, who makes his 90th Leinster appearance, at half back.

Leo Cullen, Shane Jennings and Zane Kirchner are all held in reserve on the bench.

Leinster: Rob Kearney, Dave Kearney, Brian O'Driscoll, Gordon D'Arcy, Luke Fitzgerald, Ian Madigan, Eoin Reddan, Jack McGrath, Sean Cronin, Mike Ross, Devin Toner, Mike McCarthy, Rhys Ruddock, Sean O'Brien, Jamie Heaslip (C).

Replacements: Aaron Dundon, Michael Bent, Martin Moore, Leo Cullen, Shane Jennings, John Cooney, Jimmy Gopperth, Zane Kirchner.