Gordon D'Arcy partners Shane Horgan at centre for Leinster’s trip to face Connacht at the Sportsground on Saturday in the Celtic League.
Girvan Dempsey has been selected at full-back, while Guy Easterby partners skipper Felipe Contepomi at half-back.
In the pack, Eric Miller has been named in a strong back three alongside Keith Gleeson and Jamie Heaslip.
Meanwhile, ex-Connacht star Bernard Jackman lines up in the front row alongside Reggie Corrigan and Will Green.
Leinster team:
Girvan Dempsey, Kieran Lewis, Gordon D'Arcy, Shane Horgan, Rob Kearney, Felipe Contepomi (cpt), Guy Easterby, Reggie Corrigan, Bernard Jackman, Will Green, Bryce Williams, Ben Gissing, Eric Miller, Keith Gleeson, Jamie Heaslip.
Replacements from:
Brian Blaney, Emmett Byrne, Cameron Jowitt, Adam Byrnes, Niall Ronan, Brian O'Riordan, John Hepworth, Eoghan Hickey.
