Hogan, Gleeson return for Leinster
Fri, 02 May 2008 15:38
The Leinster team to face the Newport Gwent Dragons in the province's final home Magners League clash of the season at the RDS on Saturday sees the return of Ireland duo Trevor Hogan and Keith Gleeson.
The two are both in the starting line-up for the penultimate game of the season and Gleeson's inclusion will mark his final home appearance for the province.
There is a familiar look to the remainder of the forwards, with Ollie le Roux starting alongside Player of the Year Bernard Jackman and Stan Wright.
Shane Horgan has recovered from illness to take his place in a strong backline, which includes fellow Ireland internationals Girvan Dempsey, Rob Kearney and captain Brian O'Driscoll.
Chris Whitaker No.9) partners Jonathan Sexton (No.10) at halfback, with Felipe Contepomi partnering O'Driscoll at centre.
Leinster: 15 Girvan Dempsey, 14 Shane Horgan, 13 Brian O'Driscoll (captain), 12 Felipe Contepomi, 11 Rob
Kearney, 10 Jonathan Sexton, 9 Chris Whitaker, 8 Jamie Heaslip, 7 Keith Gleeson, 6 Shane Jennings, 5 Malcolm O'Kelly, 4 Trevor Hogan, 3 Stan Wright, 2 Bernard Jackman, 1 Ollie le Roux.
Replacements: 16 Brian Blaney, 17 Stephen Knoop, 18 Cameron Jowitt, 19 Stephen Keogh, 20 Chris Keane, 21 Christian Warner, 22 Luke Fitzgerald.
Date: Saturday, May 3
Venue: Royal Dublin Society, Dublin
Kick-off: 18.00 (17.00 GMT)
Referee: TBC (Scotland)
Touch judges: Simon McDowell (Ireland), Peter Roche (Ireland)
Assessor: Donal Courtney (Ireland)
