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Jennings back to skipper Leinster

Shane Jennings will lead Leinster against the Scarlets
Shane Jennings will lead Leinster against the Scarlets

The Leinster team to face the Scarlets in Saturday evening's Magners League clash at Parc y Scarlets (5.30pm) has been named.

Shane Jennings has recovered from the injury that sidelined him from Ireland 'A' action last weekend and captains the side for the province's first visit to Parc y Scarlets.

Malcolm O'Kelly partners Trevor Hogan at second row with Rocky Elsom starting at number eight.

In the backline, Gordon D'Arcy will partner Fergus McFadden at centre, with Isa Nacewa joining Shane Horgan and full-back Girvan Dempsey in a strong-looking back three.

Scrum-half Paul O'Donohoe makes his first competitive start for the province and the former Ireland Under-20 Grand Slam winner partners Felipe Contepomi at half-back.

Leinster team to play Scarlets in the Magners League at Parc y Scarlets at 5.30pm on Saturday 21 February:

Girvan Dempsey, Shane Horgan, Fergus McFadden, Gordon D'Arcy, Isa Nacewa, Felipe Contepomi, Paul O'Donohoe, Cian Healy, Brian Blaney, Stan Wright, Trevor Hogan, Malcolm O'Kelly, Cameron Jowitt, Shane Jennings, Rocky Elsom.

Replacements: Bernard Jackman, Ronan McCormack, Devin Toner, Stephen Keogh, Simon Keogh, Jonathan Sexton, Gary Brown.

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