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Leinster ring the changes for Glasgow clash with Ireland front-liners rested

Ross Molony captains the team from the second row.

LEINSTER BOSS LEO Cullen has rung the changes to his team with his front-line Ireland internationals rested for tomorrow’s Guinness Pro14 visit to Glasgow Warriors [KO 7.35pm, eir Sport].

Ross Molony captains Leinster from the second row, where he is partnered by the experienced Devin Toner.

ross-molony Ross Molony captains Leinster tomorrow. Tommy Dickson / INPHO Tommy Dickson / INPHO / INPHO

Josh Murphy, Will Connors, and Caelan Doris make up an in-form back row, while Peter Dooley, James Tracy, and Michael Bent complete the front row.

Jamison Gibson-Park and Ross Byrne will steer the ship from the halfback slots, while Conor O’Brien and Jimmy O’Brien pair up in midfield.

Hugo Keenan, Cian Kelleher, and Adam Byrne form a potentially potent back three. Promising tighthead prop Jack Aungier, flanker Scott Penny, and second row Oisín Dowling are included on the bench. 

Leinster:

15. Hugo Keenan
14. Adam Byrne
13. Jimmy O’Brien
12. Conor O’Brien 
11. Cian Kelleher
10. Ross Byrne
9. Jamison Gibson-Park

1. Peter Dooley
2. James Tracy
3. Michael Bent 
4. Ross Molony (captain)
5. Devin Toner 
6. Josh Murphy
7. Will Connors 
8. Caelan Doris

Replacements:

16. Bryan Byrne
17. Ed Byrne
18. Jack Aungier
19. Oisín Dowling
20. Scott Penny
21. Hugh O’Sullivan 
22. Ciarán Frawley 
23. Fergus McFadden

Referee: Craig Evans [Wales].

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