Leinster make eight changes for Sharks clash with Josh van der Flier captaining side for first time

Ulster and Connacht have named their sides for their round three clashes following both their games being postponed last weekend due to Storm Amy.

TEAM NEWS: Leinster make eight changes to their side as Josh van der Flier captains the side for their first time. Picture: Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile 

Leinster Head Coach Leo Cullen has made eight changes to his starting XV with Josh van der Flier captaining the side for their first home game of the season when they welcome Sharks to the Aviva Stadium on Saturday (5.30pm).

Van der Flier is one of five British and Irish Lions that will make their first appearance of the season and will captain the side for the first time.