| Niall Ronan starts in the backrow alongside the in-form Stephen Keogh and Jamie Heaslip, with Chris Whitaker partnering skipper Felipe Contepomi at half-back.
In fact, Heaslip (2 tries), Keogh, Lewis and Gary Brown were all try-scorers in Leinster's last outing, where they defeated the Llanelli Scarlets 44-34 in Donnybrook last month.
Hogan partners 6'10" Lansdowne second row Devin Toner in the pack while there is a first call up for Fergus McFadden who has been named amongst and experienced looking replacement bench which has a vacancy at sub prop which will be confirmed closer to kick off.
Meanwhile, Leinster will be hosting a special 'Ladies Night' on Friday in aid of Action Breast Cancer. It is a chance to reward those Loyal Leinster Ladies with a themed night to help support a great cause.
There will be a complimentary drinks reception before the match in the downstairs Wesley Bar and entertainment on the night including player appearances, music, freebies and a competition for the best appropriately dressed Leinster Lady. There will also be a routine from our pre-match dancers, Streets Ahead Dance.
In addition, Krystle, Dublin's hottest new nightclub situated on Harcourt Street, will be offering discounted access on the night to Leinster Ladies (over 23) subject to the club's terms and conditions and the usual legal requirements. The winner on the night will also present the Man of the Match award after the match and will also receive a special prize.
Tickets are available online at www.leinsterrugby.ie and from Spar (Donnybrook) and the Leinster Rugby Store (Donnybrook) and cash will be taken at the turnstiles.
Cash will be taken at the turnstiles on the night and there are also tickets available from the Leinster Rugby Store (Donnybrook) and from Spar (Donnybrook).
LEINSTER:
15: Rob Kearney
14: Gary Brown
13: Kieran Lewis
12: Christian Warner
11: Michael Berne
10: Felipe Contepomi CAPTAIN
9: Chris Whitaker
1: Ronan McCormack
2: Bernard Jackman
3: Will Green
4: Trevor Hogan
5: Devin Toner
6: Stephen Keogh
7: Niall Ronan
8: Jamie Heaslip
REPLACEMENTS:
16: A.N. Other
17: Brian Blaney
18: Adam Byrnes
19: Owen Finegan
20: Guy Easterby
21: Jonathan Sexton
22: Fergus McFadden
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