Cian Healy returns as Leinster name strong side to take on Ospreys

Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has made seven changes to his starting XV to take on the Ospreys in the PRO12 tomorrow in the RDS Arena.

Cian Healy is set to earn his 150th cap for the province, with Dominic Ryan in line to win his 100th cap from the bench.

Zane Kirchner will start at fullback with Fergus McFadden coming in on the right wing, while captain Isa Nacewa continues on the left.

Ben Te'o and Garry Ringrose are once again chosen in the centre for the seventh time as a partnership.

There is a new half back pairing with Eoin Reddan and Ian Madigan starting at nine and ten.

There are four changes in the pack with a completely new front row of Cian Healy, Sean Cronin and Mike Ross.

Ross Molony and Mick Kearney continue in the second row while in the back row Rhys Ruddock starts at blindside with Dan Leavy continuing from open side and Jordi Murphy named at number eight.

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Leinster v Ospreys in the RDS Arena on Saturday March 5 - kick-off 3pm.

Leinster team:15. Zane Kirchner, 14. Fergus McFadden, 13. Garry Ringrose, 12. Ben Te'o11. Isa Nacewa - capt., 10. Ian Madigan, 9. Eoin Reddan; 1. Cian Healy 2. Sean Cronin, 3. Mike Ross, 4. Ross Molony, 5. Mick Kearney, 6. Rhys Ruddock, 7. Dan Leavy, 8. Jordi Murphy.

Replacements: 16. Richardt Strauss, 17. Peter Dooley, 18. Tadhg Furlong, 19. Hayden Triggs, 20. Dominic Ryan, 21. Luke McGrath, 22. Cathal Marsh, 23. Noel Reid.