D'Arcy to start for Leinster

The Leinster team to face Ulster in Saturday night's sell out Magners League clash in Ravenhill has been named.

Gordon D'Arcy starts on the right wing in a side that shows a number of changes from the team that defeated the Dragons 29-13 in the last round of Magners League matches.

Felipe Contepomi lines up alongside Luke Fitzgerald at centre, with Isa Nacewa partnering skipper Chris Whitaker at half-back.

In the pack, John Fogarty comes into the front row alongside Cian Healy and Stan Wright, with Sean O'Brien a starter in a back-row that includes Rocky Elsom and Jamie Heaslip.

Trevor Hogan is rewarded with a place in the second row after a series of impressive displays for the Leinster 'A' team.

The replacements bench will be confirmed an hour before kick off.

Leinster team to player Ulster in the Magners League at Ravenhill on Saturday 27 December: Girvan Dempsey, Gordon D'Arcy, Luke Fitzgerald, Felipe Contepomi, Rob Kearney, Isa Nacewa, Chris Whitaker, Cian Healy, John Fogarty, Stan Wright, Trevor Hogan, Devin Toner, Rocky Elsom, Sean O'Brien, Jamie Heaslip