Ciarán Frawley is Leinster's utility man once again

This will actually be the first time Frawley has started for Leinster with the number 15 on his back, having mostly lined out for the province at centre or out-half

FULL BACK: Ciarán Frawley during a Leinster Rugby captain's run at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Pic: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Andy Farrell may see Ciarán Frawley as a leading contender in the race to succeed Johnny Sexton as Ireland’s No.10 but the 24-year old’s worth to Leinster continues to ripple far beyond the role of out-half.

His province had been using Frawley almost exclusively at centre in recent seasons but two encouraging showings against the Maoris at ten during the summer led to a rare start in the same position for his club, against Benetton, earlier this season.