D'Arcy back for Leinster

Gordon D'Arcy returns to the Leinster team for the first time this season away to Ulster in Saturday night's sell-out Magners League clash at Ravenhill (KO: 7.30pm).

Sat, 27 Dec, 2008 - 10:33

Gordon D'Arcy returns to the Leinster team for the first time this season away to Ulster in Saturday night's sell-out Magners League clash at Ravenhill (KO: 7.30pm).

Felipe Contepomi lines up alongside Luke Fitzgerald at centre, with Isa Nacewa partnering skipper Chris Whitaker at half-back.

John Fogarty, Cian Healy and Stan Wright start in a fresh front row with Sean O'Brien a starter in a back-row that includes Rocky Elsom and Jamie Heaslip.

Trevor Hogan is rewarded with a place in the second row after a series of impressive displays for the Leinster 'A' team.

The replacements bench will be confirmed an hour before kick off.

LEINSTER (v Ulster):

15: Girvan Dempsey

14: Gordon D'Arcy

13: Luke Fitzgerald

12: Felipe Contepomi

11: Rob Kearney

10: Isa Nacewa

9: Chris Whitaker CAPTAIN

1: Cian Healy

2: John Fogarty