Joe McCarthy, Ryan Baird, Ross Byrne and Jimmy O’Brien also start for Leo Cullen’s side in Newport.
DAN SHEEHAN WILL captain Leinster for the first time when Leo Cullen’s side face the Dragons at Rodney Parade on Sunday afternoon .
Ross Byrne replaces his younger brother Harry at out-half, while Jimmy O’Brien comes onto the left wing. Tommy O’Brien continues on the opposite edge, with Ciarán Frawley chosen once more at fullback. Samoa captain Michael Ala’alatoa is in line to win his 50th Leinster cap off a bench which also includes Max Deegan, Scott Penny and Rob Russell.
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