Garry Ringrose back in blue as Leinster and Munster name strong teams for derby clash

Dave Kilcoyne returns to the Munster bench as Johann van Graan makes two changes to his starting line-up from their win over Connacht

Leinster's Garry Ringrose up against Damian de Allende of Munster last August. Picture: INPHO/Bryan Keane

There is an Irish derby to savour on Saturday night after Munster and Leinster each named strong teams for their Guinness PRO14 clash at Thomond Park, with Garry Ringrose set to return from a fractured jaw for the visiting champions.

With eight wins apiece from nine league games this season and having both rebounded from defeats with significant victories during the Christmas and New Year interprovincial games, this is a keenly-poised derby all the better for its postponement from St Stephen’s Day.