O'Driscoll to make seasonal debut for Leinster

Brian O'Driscoll will make his first Leinster appearance of the season after being named in the starting line-up for Saturday's interprovincial derby. O'Driscoll will partner Gordon D'Arcy at centre, with Isa Nacewa starting at full back three which includes Ireland duo Luke Fitzgerald and Shane Horgan.

Shane Jennings joins Kevin McLaughlin and Jamie Heaslip in the back-row with Nathan Hines again partnering skipper Leo Cullen from second row. Ireland international quartet Bernard Jackman, Rob Kearney, Malcolm O'Kelly and Mike Ross are named on a strong bench.

As this game is a sell out, supporters are reminded that tickets will not be on sale on the day and to take public transport. Meanwhile, supporters attending Saturday's game are in for a treat as Leinster are delighted to announce that up and coming Dublin band 'The Chapters' and tenor Jack Doyle will be making special musical appearances at the RDS. 'Family Day' activities will be taking place in the parade ring behind the Angelsea Stand, where there is plenty of fun for everyone. Test your skills on the Canterbury Skills challenge, play some fun rugby games, or even try out our climbing wall. For the less energetic there is face painting, the chance to meet Leo the Lion and you can even get your picture taken with the Heineken Cup.

LEINSTER:

15: Isa Nacewa
14: Shane Horgan
13: Brian O'Driscoll
12: Gordon D'Arcy
11: Luke Fitzgerald
10: Jonathan Sexton
9: Eoin Reddan

1: Cian Healy
2: John Fogarty
3: Stan Wright
4: Leo Cullen CAPTAIN
5: Nathan Hines
6: Kevin McLaughlin
7: Shane Jennings
8: Jamie Heaslip

REPLACEMENTS:

16: Bernard Jackman
17: Mike Ross
18: Malcolm O'Kelly
19: Sean O'Brien
20: Simon Keogh
21: Fergus McFadden
22: Rob Kearney