Sean O’Brien is included in the Leinster back row for tomorrows PRO 12 meeting with Connacht at the RDS.
The Carlow man has been named in the Ireland squad for the clash with New Zealand next weekend and requires game time to get him back up to speed.
Among ten changes Jack Conan returns at number 8 while Isa Nacewa is the only back to keep his place.
Kick Off at the RDS on Saturday is at 5.15pm
TEAM NEWS: 10 changes as @JackConan1 returns and @DalyBJOfficial makes first start. #LEIvCON #BIGWEEKEND
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— Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) October 28, 2016