Ireland U20 sensation Andrew Conway will make his full debut for Leinster against Cardiff Blues in the Magner’s League in Wales on Sunday.
In addition, Ireland Under-20 captain Rhys Ruddock is named amongst the replacements alongside the likes of Ireland internationals Trevor Hogan and Mike Ross.
Shane Jennings and Eoin Reddan return from Ireland duty and are included in the starting line-up. CJ van der Linde starts at tight-head prop in a front row which includes Bernard Jackman and Stan Wright.
LEINSTER (v Cardiff Blues):
15: Girvan Dempsey
14: Andrew Conway
13: Eoin O'Malley
12: Fergus McFadden
11: Isa Nacewa
10: Shaun Berne
9: Eoin Reddan
1: Stan Wright
2: Bernard Jackman
3: CJ van der Linde
4: Devin Toner
5: Malcolm O'Kelly
6: Kevin McLaughlin
7: Shane Jennings CAPTAIN
8: Stephen Keogh
REPLACEMENTS:
16: Richardt Strauss
17: Mike Ross
18: Trevor Hogan
19: Rhys Ruddock
20: Paul O'Donohoe
21: Ian Madigan
22: Simon Keogh