Williams names Leinster team
Leinster coach Matt Williams has trusted Andy Dunne with the pivotal role of out-half for the champions Celtic League opener against Pontypridd on Friday night.
New signing Christian Warner is at inside centre and the rest of the backline has a familiar look to it with star-turns Brian O'Driscoll and Denis Hickie looking to sharpen up ahead of Ireland's meeting with Romania on Saturday week.
There are no surprises in the pack. Reggie Corrigan, Paul Wallace, Malcolm O'Kelly and Victor Costello provide the backbone of an experienced unit.
LEINSTER (v Pontypridd): G Dempsey; D Hickie, B O'Driscoll, C Warner, G D'Arcy; A Dunne, B O'Meara; R Corrigan, S Byrne, P Wallace, L Cullen, M O'Kelly, E Miller, K Gleeson, V Costello.
