Leinster's lean on youth against La Rochelle could be a road map for Ireland

There are clear signs of green shoots in Ulster, Munster and Connacht and yet Leinster may again be in the process of producing the richest of harvests.

Joshua Kenny of Leinster evades the tackle of Sam Gilbert of Connacht. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Paddy McCarthy starting at loosehead. Thomas Clarkson packing down on the far side of the front row. 

Joshua Kenny given the nod on the left wing. A bench containing Jerry Cahir, Andrew Sparrow, Diarmuid Mangan and Andrew Osborne.