Carbery And Luke McGrath Start For Leinster For Dragons PRO12 Clash
Leo Cullen has made seven changes to his Leinster side for tomorrow’s Guinness PRO12 clash with the Newport Gwent Dragons at the RDS Arena.
There is a return to the starting team for both Joey Carbery and Luke McGrath in the half back line, after their exploits with Ireland.
Zane Kirchner comes in at full back, shifting captain Isa Nacewa to the left wing, with Adam Byrne continuing on the right.
Noel Reid and Rory O'Loughlin continue their combination in midfield.
Up front, Peter Dooley and Michael Bent are joined by James Tracy in the front row.
Ross Molony and Hayden Triggs make up the second row pairing, with Rhys Ruddock coming into the back row in place of the injured Dominic Ryan.
He is joined in the back row by the retained Dan Leavy and Jack Conan.
Kick Off at the RDS is at 7.35pm tomorrow.
Leinster Team:
15: Zane Kirchner
14: Adam Byrne
13: Rory O'Loughlin
12: Noel Reid
11: Isa Nacewa (C)
10: Joey Carbery
9: Luke McGrath
1: Peter Dooley
2: James Tracy
3: Michael Bent
4: Ross Molony
5: Hayden Triggs
6: Rhys Ruddock
7: Dan Leavy
8: Jack Conan
Subs:
Richardt Strauss
Andrew Porter
Jeremy Loughman
Mike McCarthy
Max Deegan
Charlie Rock
Ross Byrne
Tom Daly