Henshaw returns, Prendergast at out-half as Cullen makes 10 changes to Leinster team to face Lions

Fresh off three impressive performances for Emerging Ireland in South Africa, Sam Prendergast has been handed the number 10 jersey where he will be partnered by Luke McGrath at scrum-half.

RETURNING MAN: Robbie Henshaw. Pic: INPHO/Tom Maher

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has named his side to take on Emirates Lions in Round 6 of the United Rugby Championship on Saturday at the Aviva Stadium (kick-off, 5.15pm).

Three Academy players are included in the starting XV, with Andrew Osborne and Gus McCarthy keeping their places from last Saturday's 33-12 win over Connacht and Hugh Cooney promoted from the bench after making his debut in Galway.