Team news: Return of the Mack, Penny reinstalled to Leinster back-row

Elsewhere, Ulster head coach Dan McFarland has handed World Cup-winner Steven Kitshoff a home debut for the clash with Edinburgh at Belfast's Kingspan Stadium.

RETURN OF THE...: Mack Hansen. Pic: ©INPHO/James Crombie

Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins has picked Mack Hansen on the right-wing for the visit of Leinster to The Sportsground on Saturday evening. 

The winger's inclusion - his first appearance since the World Cup - represents one of seven changes from last week's starting XV.