Cian Healy left out as Leinster name team to face Toulon

Cian Healy has not been included in Leinster’s matchday 23 squad for Saturday’s Champions Cup clash with Toulon.

Yesterday Leinster confirmed their intention to appeal the decision to suspend the prop for two weeks for allegedly striking RC Toulon hooker Guilhem Guirado last weekend.

Healy was originally included as a replacement on the team sheet but the province then said this was an error.

In the backs Rob Kearney continues at 15 with Dave Kearney coming in for Fergus McFadden on the right wing and captain Isa Nacewa on the left.

Luke Fitzgerald and Ben Te'o continue in the centre while Eoin Reddan comes in at scrumhalf to partner Johnny Sexton.

In the pack Jack McGrath starts at loosehead beside Richardt Strauss at hooker and Mike Ross at tighthead.

In the second row Devin Toner and Mike McCarthy are once again selected. There is no change either in the back row with Rhys Ruddock and Josh van der Flier starting alongside Jamie Heaslip at number eight.

McFadden and Isaac Boss both failed to shake off minor strains in time for tomorrow’s game. McFadden picked up a calf strain on Tuesday and didn't come through the session this morning, likewise Boss who had a hamstring issue during the week.

Leinster team:15. Rob Kearney, 14. Dave Kearney, 13. Ben Te'o, 12. Luke Fitzgerald, 11. Isa Nacewa - capt. , 10. Johnny Sexton, 9. Eoin Reddan; 1. Jack McGrath , 2. Richardt Strauss, 3. Mike Ross, 4. Devin Toner, 5. Mike McCarthy, 6. Rhys Ruddock, 7. Josh van der Flier, 8. Jamie Heaslip.

Replacements:16. Sean Cronin, 17. Michael Bent, 18. Marty Moore, 19. Tom Denton, 20. Jordi Murphy, 21. Nick McCarthy, 22. Ian Madigan, 23. Zane Kirchner.