Tadhg Furlong returns from injury as Leinster keep Andrew Porter and Jordie Barrett in reserve for La Rochelle trip
The news that the Ireland tighthead, who recently signed a new deal with the IRFU, is available again is a significant boost to Leo Cullen ahead of a pivotal fortnight in the Investec Champions Cup.
Despite returning to fitness this week, Hugo Keenan misses out as Jamie Osborne holds on to the No 15 shirt, with Jordan Larmour and Jimmy O’Brien on the wings.
That selection means there is no place for Jordie Barrett in the starting XV, with Garry Ringrose partnering Robbie Henshaw in midfield.
Sam Prendergast joins Jamison Gibson-Park at half back, with Cian Healy a surprise inclusion at loosehead prop.
Andrew Porter is on the bench, but could be sprung early after replacing Jack Boyle after 2p minutes at Thomond Park last time out.
Ronan Kelleher and Furlong make up the front row, with Ireland pair Joe McCarthy and James Ryan in the engine room.
Ryan Baird keeps his place on the blindside, with Josh van der Flier and captain Caelan Doris continuing in the back-row.
Porter and Barrett are…
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