The Leinster team to face the Llanelli Scarlets in Friday's Magners League clash has been revealed, along with news of full-back Rob Kearney's future with the province.
Leo Cullen, Fergus McFadden and Jonathan Sexton return to the starting line up for the clash at the RDS (7.35pm).
The trio have been released from Ireland camp this week as the province look to build on last week’s 30-5 victory over Benetton Treviso.
Cullen joins fellow Ireland internationals Kevin McLaughlin, Rhys Ruddock and Devin Toner in the pack with Stan Wright set for his second start of the campaign.
Bank of Ireland Player of the Month Isa Nacewa continues at full back in a back three which also includes Dave Kearney and Niall Morris. McFadden links up with Eoin O’Malley at centre, with Sexton partnering fellow Ireland international Isaac Boss at half back.
Scotland’s Nathan Hines is included amongst the replacements alongside Old Belvedere back Daniel Riordan.
Other news from the province has seen Kearney sign a two-year contract that will see him playing rugby for his home province until the end of the 2013 season.
Kearney, who is currently receiving treatment for a knee injury, joins a list of international players such as Brian O'Driscoll, Ronan O'Gara and Jamie Heaslip who have agreed new contracts in recent months.
The Louth native, who has earned 27 caps to date, made his debut against Argentina in 2007.
Speaking about the new deal Leinster Coach Joe Schmidt said: 'We’re delighted that Rob has agreed a new deal with Leinster and Ireland and we look forward to welcoming him back to the fold over the coming weeks.
'Rob has played an important role in the province’s recent success and I know how proud he is to represent his home province. Today’s announcement is another timely boost for Irish rugby.'
Leinster team to play the Scarlets in Magners League at the RDS on Friday, 4 March, kick-off, 7.35pm.
15: Isa Nacewa, 14 Niall Morris, 13 Eoin O’Malley, 12 Fergus McFadden, 11 Dave Kearney, 10 Jonathan Sexton, 9 Isaac Boss
1 Heinke van der Merwe, 2 Richardt Strauss, 3 Stan Wright, 4 Leo Cullen (capt), 5 Devin Toner, 6 Kevin McLaughlin, 7 Dominic Ryan
8 Rhys Ruddock.
Replacements:
16 Jason Harris-Wright, 17 Jack McGrath, 18 Simon Shawe, 19 Nathan Hines, 20 Paul Ryan, 21 Paul O’Donohoe, 22 Ian Madigan
23 Daniel Riordan
