Culhane skippers Leinster in France as Conan makes return

Leinster's James Culhane. Pic: ©INPHO/Tom Maher

James Culhane will captain Leinster as Leo Cullen's side get their season up and running with a friendly in France against Bordeaux-Bègles on Friday evening (KO: 7pm Irish time).

An extended 31-man squad has made the trip to the Stade Chaban-Delmas as preparations get underway for the 2024/25 season.