Leinster ring the changes for derby clash

Matt O’Connor has made seven changes to his starting 15 for Friday night’s PRO12 clash against Connacht in the RDS.

Leinster ring the changes for derby clash
Thu, 18 Dec, 2014 - 16:00
Grainne McGuinness

Matt O’Connor has made seven changes to his starting 15 for Friday night’s PRO12 clash against Connacht in the RDS.

Dave Kearney is one of a number of players returning from injury. He starts on the left wing alongside brother Rob Kearney at full-back. Zane Kirchner takes up position on the opposite wing.

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CourtsRugbyHeathrowPlace: RDS ArenaPerson: Matt O’ConnorPerson: Dave KearneyPerson: Rob KearneyPerson: Zane KirchnerPerson: Noel ReidPerson: Luke FitzgeraldPerson: Isaac BossPerson: Jimmy GopperthPerson: Michael BentPerson: Aaron DundonPerson: Tadhg FurlongPerson: Devin TonerPerson: Kane DouglasPerson: Shane JenningsPerson: Kevin McLaughlinPerson: Jame HeaslipPerson: Jamie HeaslipPerson: Sean CroninPerson: Jack McGrathPerson: Maks Van DykPerson: Jack ConanPerson: Jordi MurphyPerson: Luke McGrathPerson: Cathal MarsPerson: Gordon D'ArcyEvent: PRO12Organisation: LeinsterOrganisation: ConnachtOrganisation: RDS
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