Caelan Doris has been named Ireland captain for the Autumn Nations Series, taking over from Peter O'Mahony who has also been named in the squad.
Emerging Ireland have been dealt another injury blow with Connacht prop Jordan Duggan being replaced by Leinster's Alex Usanov the day before the squad embark for South Africa.
Leinster flanker James Culhane has been passed fit to team up with Emerging Ireland for their three-match tour in South Africa next month.
After three lost finals and four semi-final defeats in four seasons, how have Leinster regrouped for the new campaign?
The 24-year-old has started 35 times in his 60 appearances for the Irish province and has nearly always been named at fly-half.
The first Guinness Six Nations after a World Cup often sees a changing of the guard, with new faces emerging as a fresh four-year cycle begins.
Leinster player ratings: On a cold and crisp night in Dublin, Leinster proved too much for Munster, in their first competitive encounter since Leo Cullen's men were booted out of last season's URC at the semi-final stage by their bitter rivals.
Leinster and Munster have both named their teams for their mouth-watering URC showdown this Saturday in the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
Leinster’s international-laden team moved to the top of the BKT United Rugby Championship after beating a young Scarlets side 54-5 at the RDS.
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has named a near full strength side to face the Scarlets tomorrow in the United Rugby Championship at the RDS Arena.