Leinster vs Scarlets at RDS (KO:7:35) Friday

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Leo Cullen, Fergus McFadden and Jonathan Sexton return to the starting line up after having been released from Ireland camp this week as the province look to build on last week's 30-5 victory over Benetton Treviso.
Cullen joins fellow Ireland internationals Kevin McLaughlin, Rhys Ruddock and Devin Toner in the pack with Stan Wright set for his second start of the campaign.

Bank of Ireland Player of the Month Isa Nacewa continues at full back in a back three which also includes Dave Kearney and Niall Morris. McFadden links up with Eoin O'Malley at centre, with Sexton partnering fellow Ireland international Isaac Boss at half back.

Scotland's Nathan Hines is included amongst the replacements alongside Old Belvedere back Daniel Riordan.

Over 14,600 tickets have now been sold for Friday's game.

LEINSTER:

15: Isa Nacewa
14: Niall Morris
13: Eoin O'Malley
12: Fergus McFadden
11: Dave Kearney
10: Jonathan Sexton
9: Isaac Boss

1: Heinke van der Merwe
2: Richardt Strauss
3: Stan Wright
4: Leo Cullen CAPTAIN
5: Devin Toner
6: Kevin McLaughlin
7: Dominic Ryan
8: Rhys Ruddock

REPLACEMENTS:

16: Jason Harris-Wright
17: Jack McGrath
18: Simon Shawe
19: Nathan Hines
20: Paul Ryan
21: Paul O'Donohoe
22: Ian Madigan
23: Daniel Riordan

REFEREE: Andy Macpherson (SRU), ASSISTANT REFEREES: Michael Black, Mark Hermin (both IRFU), 4th OFFICIAL: Paul Haycock (Leinster Rugby Referees), 5th OFFICIAL: Stephen McCann (Leinster Rugby Referees), TMO: Kevin Beggs (IRFU)

thebaz

much stronger looking leinster team - i like it

ongarite

Very strong team all around the park. Hoping for a good result.

durkadurka

great looking team!! Nice to see morris get a start too.

Who's Daniel Riordan?

Digifriendly

durkadurka wrote: »

great looking team!! Nice to see morris get a start too.

Who's Daniel Riordan?

Is he not the full back who played for Buccaneers and Connacht and now plays for Old Belvedere?

totallegend

Yep, very strong team. The fact that the 11-14 of Kearney, O'Malley, McFadden and Morris looks strong is a great compliment to Schmidt.

funky penguin

And the pack should deliver some excellent ball.....really excited for this one!

I reckon that's the future Irish centre partnership for Ireland. Very strong line up with a few newbies for good measure. Hoping for a solid result. Is McKinley injured?

funky penguin

I assume he's playing on Saturday in the B&I cup.

Resources are really streched this weekend!

GerM

Deleted User wrote: »

I reckon that's the future Irish centre partnership for Ireland. Very strong line up with a few newbies for good measure. Hoping for a solid result. Is McKinley injured?

I think Nevin Spence and Luke Marshall may have a thing or two to say about that!

Good side though. Would hope DK can add to his tally with Sexton throwing the passes his way.

molloyjh

Does that mean Newland is gone? And where's Jenno?

Strong team though alright. Looking forward to the game.

danthefan

Like the look of that team.

Kearney
Horgan
BOD
D'Arcy
Fitz
McKinley/Madigan
Reddan
Heaslip
Jennings
SOB
Hines
EOD (nobody else)
Ross
JHW
Healy

Is a team of players not starting, we have some decent depth.

CouchSmart

It's a good team, all things considered. Sexton and McFadden should make a difference. Won't be holding my breath for the BP, this team is similar enough to the one that didn't show up against Cardiff. Only 4 'guaranteed' starters in the team!

CatFromHue

the scarlets team is

Dan Newton
George North
Regan King
Gareth Maule
Joe Ajuwa

Rhys Priestland
Tavis Knoyle

Iestyn Thomas (capt)
Rhys Lawrence
Rhys Thomas

Lou Reed
Aaron Shingler

Rob McCusker
Josh Turnbull
Ben Morgan

A Disgrace

Horgan still injured?

totallegend

CatFromHue wrote: »

the scarlets team is

That is a strong looking Scarlets team, quality throughout. Could be a tough game for Leinster.

This guy Morgan in the back row is supposed to be hot sh*t, haven't seen much of him yet though.

dastardly00

The Leinster starting XV is alot stronger than in the last few matches.
It's going to be a tough match with Scarlets being 4th in the table, I'll be happy with just the win.
Hopefully Sexton will have a good match and command the game well.

Digifriendly wrote: »

Is he not the full back who played for Buccaneers and Connacht and now plays for Old Belvedere?

^^^
Yeah it's the same Daniel Riordan

Good to see that George North dude back in the mix.

andrewdcs

Looking forward to the Sexton, McFadden, O'Malley axis (in defense and attack.) looking into the future.

ShamoBuc

That is certainly a stronger looking leinster team than recent weeks, which should lead to an improved performance. They will probably need it as the scarlets look to have a strong team out. Match is on TG4 I believe.

David900

This has probably been asked before but as the match is on TG4 is there any radio channel that has English commentary on this? Maybe RTE or even magners league might have their own internet radio channel - long shot!.

WeeBushy

Never been able to find one in the past. Let us know if you do

WeleaseWoderick

David900 wrote: »

This has probably been asked before but as the match is on TG4 is there any radio channel that has English commentary on this? Maybe RTE or even magners league might have their own internet radio channel - long shot!.

If you have Sky Digital, it is also on BBC 2 Wales which you can add to the "Other Channels" section.

The frequency is:

10.788 V 22.0 5/6

LifesaverNiall

will the commentary be in welsh? :S hah

Jack Sheehan

You could always have it on TG4 and the commentary on the radio.

GiftofGab

LifesaverNiall wrote: »

will the commentary be in welsh? :S hah

Just tuned in, it's in English! Happy days

AdamAntsy

Any Radio stations? No Sky Digital for Adam

ongarite

Cmon Leinster. Nice evening for a game.

TheRevolution

Try Morris. The lad is getting better and better.

Difficult conversion by Sexton but he gets it.

Podge_irl

Well taken try from Morris.

RuggieBear

try leinster

Burgo

Try for Morris!

Sangre

Try setup by mcfadden drawing player very well. he is playng great so far.

Podge_irl

Stan looks like he's eaten a few too many dogs during his lay-off!

wixfjord

Welcome back Stan!
Really a fan of Morris he's a pure athlete.

Podge_irl

Good Lord, that was a HUGE kick for touch from Sexton.

TheRevolution

Sexton converts penalty 10-0

durkadurka

wixfjord wrote: »

Welcome back Stan!
Really a fan of Morris he's a pure athlete.

Great tackle from him earlier too

TheRevolution

Great turn over from Dominic Ryan, Kearney break and then a beautiful kick to the corner by Sexton!

wixfjord

Nice hands, nice kick.

durkadurka

Bit Of judicious kicking from johnny. Hmmmm

durkadurka

Bit harsh that

TheRevolution

What a joke of a decision by the linesman has he ever actually played or watched rugby?

TheRevolution

Isaac Boss is much more physical than Tomas O'Leary. He really is.

Podge_irl

haha....what was Leo up to there?

durkadurka

Ha! Bods the waterboy!

Podge_irl

TheRevolution wrote: »

Isaac Boss is much more physical than Tomas O'Leary. He really is.

I don't think he is...he just knows when to use it far better.

Burgo

Cullen off for Hines, hope its not to serious

TheRevolution

Podge_irl wrote: »

haha....what was Leo up to there?

I have a feeling its a broken pelvic bone, he just went off...

Podge_irl

Podge_irl wrote: »

I don't think he is...he just knows when to use it far better.

He's just a better scrummie.

Podge_irl

TheRevolution wrote: »

I have a feeling its a broken pelvic bone, he just went off...

That would be fairly serious wouldn't it? He didn't look in that much pain.

I thought I heard the word 'laceration' over the ref's mic, but not really sure.