Two Irish superstars return to Leinster XV for URC title decider

Two Irish superstars return to Leinster XV for URC title decider

Leinster have added two Ireland internationals to their side to take on the Bulls in the United Rugby Championship Grand Final on Saturday at Croke Park in Dublin.

Head coach Leo Cullen revealed two changes to the starting XV from Saturday's 37-19 win over Glasgow Warriors, with Garry Ringrose and Josh van der Flier coming into the team. Jack Conan captains the team once again, with Ryan Baird lining up at blindside flanker with van der Flier on the other side.

Joe McCarthy and James Ryan continue their partnership in the second row with Andrew Porter and Thomas Clarkson scrumming down either side of Dan Sheehan.

Ringrose partners Jordie Barrett in the centre, with Jamison Gibson-Park and Sam Prendergast the half-backs. Tommy O'Brien and James Lowe continue on the wings with Jimmy O'Brien named at full-back once more.

Ronan Kelleher, Jack Boyle and Rabah Slimani provide the front row reinforcements, with RG Snyman and Max Deegan providing their muscle from the bench. Jamie Osborne moves to the replacements alongside Luke McGrath and the departing Ross Byrne, who is set to make his 186th and final appearance for Leinster.

Leinster: 15 Jimmy O'Brien, 14 Tommy O'Brien, 13 Garry Ringrose, 12 Jordie Barrett, 11 James Lowe, 10 Sam Prendergast, 9 Jamison Gibson-Park, 8 Jack Conan (c), 7 Josh van der Flier, 6 Ryan Baird, 5 James Ryan, 4 Joe McCarthy, 3 Thomas Clarkson, 2 Dan Sheehan, 1 Andrew Porter.

Replacements: 16 Ronan Kelleher, 17 Jack Boyle, 18 Rabah Slimani, 19 RG Snyman, 20 Max Deegan, 21 Luke McGrath, 22 Ross Byrne, 23 Jamie Osborne.

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