Leinster have named a strong side featuring a host of international names to face Queensland Reds in Saturday’s pre-season friendly in Donnybrook.
Brian O’Driscoll, Shane Horgan and Rob Kearney all start for the Irish side with Felipe Contepomi also named in the team at centre.
Chris Whitaker will don the captain’s armband while partnering Jonathan Sexton at half-back, with Isa Nacewa prmied for his home debut at full back.
In the pack, Jamie Heaslip starts at number eight in a backrow that features Shane Jennings and Cameron Jowitt.
Ireland’s most capped player Malcolm O’Kelly also enjoys a starting berth and will line up beside Devin Toner in the second row.
Ronan McCormack starts in the front row alongside Ireland hooker Bernard Jackman and Stephen Knoop.
