Edinburgh vs Leinster, Fri 16th Sept 2016 19:35, Murrayfield, TG4

Last weeks game against Glasgow may have been disappointing from a result perspective, but it was an incredibly encouraging performance given the relative strengths of the squads. Leinster welcome back a number of internationals to their starting line-up, although this may come at a cost to their continuity. There was a significant step up in Scotstoun compared to the RDS the previous week. We may need to expect a step back this week given that this will be the internationals first game of the season.

But there are still some key selections that have gone unchanged. The Leinster midfield remains the same and 2 of the back row from last week are starting this; Murphy and Leavy. We saw a lot of damage done in the midfield last week utilising all of these guys. Guys like Ross and Toner should bring some solidity to our set piece as well. With Isa and Dave being 2 wingers who are very good at coming infield and looking for work there is the makings of a good performance here again.

That Edinburgh side doesn't exactly strike fear into the heart, although their tight 5 will be combative. But there are nearly as many "who?" type names in there than easily recognisable players. They are always tough at home but this is a game that Leinster should be winning. If they can get some decent ball from their set piece and the returning players don't show too much rustiness I expect that to happen. Especially with that bench. Unlike last week there is definite impact there.