Aki, Hansen and Bealham start for Connacht as Leinster shuffle pack 

For Leinster, head coach Leo Cullen has named five academy players in his starting 15. 

Connacht and Ireland winger Mack Hansen. Pic: Ben Brady/Inpho

Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins has named his side for Saturday’s United Rugby Championship interpro away to Leinster at the Aviva Stadium (kick-off, 5.30pm).

International trio Bundee Aki, Mack Hansen and Finlay Bealham all start for the first time since the November internationals, with two other players named in that Ireland squad - captain Cian Prendergast and Dave Heffernan - also in the starting XV.