Sexton rested as Cullen names Leinster team to face Munster
Johnny Sexton has been left of Leinster's squad for Saturday's Pro14 game against Munster.
Ross Byrne will step into the number 10 shirt as the Leinster captain sits out the game ahead of the opening weekend of the Champions Cup.
Big name stars such as Rob Kearney, Sean O'Brien and Robbie Henshaw have all been named in the starting XV, with Kearney set to win his 200th cap for Leinster.
Kearney starts at full-back with Fergus McFadden and James Lowe outside him on the wings.
Henshaw and Rory O'Loughlin start in the centre with Byrne joining Jamison Gibson-Park in the half-backs.
In the pack, Jack McGrath partners James Tracy and Michael Bent in the front row.
Behind them, James Ryan is joined by Devin Toner who will become the third highest capped Leinster player of all time as he wins cap 222.
Rhys Ruddock captains the side from the back-row and is joined by Dan Leavy and Sean O'Brien.
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15. Rob Kearney
14. Fergus McFadden
13. Rory O'Loughlin
12. Robbie Henshaw
11. James Lowe
10. Ross Byrne
9. Jamison Gibson-Park
1. Jack McGrath
2. James Tracy
3. Michael Bent
4. Devin Toner
5. James Ryan
6. Rhys Ruddock
7. Dan Leavy
8. Seán O'Brien
16. Seán Cronin
17. Cian Healy
18. Andrew Porter
19. Mick Kearney
20. Josh van der Flier
21. Luke McGrath
22. Noel Reid
23. Dave Kearney
