Leinster name squad for Magners final

Leinster have named their squad for Saturday's Magners League Grand Final against the Ospreys at the RDS, kick-off 6.30pm.

Rob Kearney, a try-scorer in the 16-6 semi final victory over Munster, is named in a backline panel which includes the likes of Gordon D'Arcy, Shane Horgan, Brian O'Driscoll, Eoin Reddan and Jonathan Sexton.

Player of the Year Jamie Heaslip is one of eight Ireland internationals in the forward panel, amongst them back-row forward Sean O'Brien who continues his rehabilitation from injury and Scotland's Nathan Hines.

The team is expected to be announced on Friday lunchtime.

Leinster squad for the Magners League final with the Ospreys at the RDS on Saturday:

John Fogarty, Cian Healy, Jamie Heaslip, Nathan Hines, Trevor Hogan, Shane Jennings, Stephen Keogh, Kevin McLaughlin, Sean O'Brien, Malcolm O'Kelly, Mike Ross, Richardt Strauss, CJ van der Linde, Stan Wright

Shaun Berne, Gordon D'Arcy, Girvan Dempsey, Shane Horgan, Rob Kearney, Fergus McFadden, Isa Nacewa, Paul O'Donohoe, Brian O'Driscoll, Eoin Reddan, Jonathan Sexton.