Leinster make 2 changes for Leicester Champions Cup clash

Garry Ringrose and Caelan Doris are set to return to the Leinster’s lineup for their Champions Cup match against Leicester at the Aviva Stadium this weekend.

The two players will replace Jordan Larmour and Josh van der Flier, respectively, in the only two personnel changes from last week’s win over Ulster.

The backline will see Hugo Keenan start at full-back, with Jimmy O’Brien and James Lowe on the wings. Ringrose and Robbie Henshaw will form the centre partnership for the first time since October’s win over Munster, with Ross Byrne and Jamison Gibson-Park completing the backline.

The front row will consist of Andrew Porter, Dan Sheehan, and Tadhg Furlong for the second week in a row. James Ryan will captain the team and partner with Ross Molony in the second row.

Caelan Doris will come into the back-row and join Ryan Baird and Jack Conan, with Baird set to earn his 50th Leinster cap. On the bench, there are no changes from last Saturday’s win over Ulster, with Cian Healy set to become Leinster’s joint-second highest capped player.

LEINSTER TEAM:
15. Hugo Keenan
14. Jimmy O’Brien
13. Garry Ringrose
12. Robbie Henshaw
11. James Lowe
10. Ross Byrne
9. Jamison Gibson-Park
1. Andrew Porter
2. Dan Sheehan
3. Tadhg Furlong
4. Ross Molony
5. James Ryan
6. Ryan Baird
7. Caelan Doris
8. Jack Conan

REPLACEMENTS:
16. John McKee
17. Cian Healy
18. Michael Ala’alatoa
19. Jason Jenkins
20. Scott Penny
21. Luke McGrath
22. Harry Byrne
23. Ciarán Frawley