Carlow man Tom Daly has been named in the centre for the Leinster A team to face Connacht this evening in Donnybrook.
Baltinglass man Peadar Timmins starts in the back row at number 7.
There are five changes to the Leinster ‘A’ XV for the match against Connacht Eagles in Donnybrook tomorrow.
Adam Byrne and Darragh Fanning are retained in the back three from the 37-7 win over Ulster Ravens two weeks ago, with Rory O’Loughlin replacing Mick McGrath on the wing.
There is a change in the half-back pairing as Ross Byrne comes in to replace Joey Carbery, who moves to the bench. Charlie Rock keeps his place at scrum-half from the Ulster game.
There will be plenty of experience in the front row alongside Peter Dooley and Sean McNulty as Michael Bent is selected at tighthead.
There is one positional change in the XV with David O’Connor moving from the back row into the second row to partner Tadhg Beirne.
Josh Murphy comes into the back row in place of O’Connor, with Tony Ryan starting at number 8. Peadar Timmins continues as ‘A’ team captain from the win over Ulster.
15. Adam Byrne
14. Rory O’Loughlin
13. Tom Farrell
12. Tom Daly
11. Darragh Fanning
10. Ross Byrne
9. Charlie Rock
1. Peter Dooley
2. Sean McNulty
3. Michael Bent
4. Tadhg Beirne
5. David O’Connor
6. Josh Murphy
7. Peadar Timmins CAPTAIN
8. Tony Ryan
