Leinster Team Named For PRO14 Opener With The Dragons

Leo Cullen has named his Leinster team ahead of tomorrow’s PRO14 opener with the Dragons.

Former Wallaby international Scott Fardy will make his competitive debut in the second-row, while 20 year-old former St. Andrew’s student Jordan Larmour makes his debut on the left wing.

There’s a return to action for Rob Kearney at fullback, while Sean Cronin also starts at hooker.

Leinster play the Dragons at Rodney Parade, with a 3.15pm kick-off.

Leinster Rugby (Leinster caps in brackets):

15. Rob Kearney (185)
14. Adam Byrne (24)
13. Rory O’Loughlin (21)
12. Isa Nacewa (170) CAPTAIN
11. Jordan Larmour (0)
10. Ross Byrne (23)
9. Jamison Gibson-Park (29)
1. Cian Healy (172)
2. Seán Cronin (128)
3. Michael Bent (87)
4. Devin Toner (198)
5. Scott Fardy (0)
6. Dan Leavy (39)
7. Josh van der Flier (46)
8. Max Deegan (3)

Replacements
16. James Tracy (42)
17. Ed Byrne (7)
18. Andrew Porter (8)
19. James Ryan (0)
20. Jack Conan (51)
21. Nick McCarthy (7)
22. Cathal Marsh (18)
23. Barry Daly (10

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