Leinster v Munster: RG Snyman starts for Leinster against former team in sold-out Croke Park showdown

James Ryan returns to the side after starting the first two rounds of the season. He will lock down with new signing Snyman in the second-row.

Lee Barron comes into the team at hooker, with Andrew Porter and Tadhg Furlong filling out the rest of the front row.

There are no changes to the back row from last Saturday as Caelan Doris captains the side again from the number eight position. Jack Conan retains his place after a player of the match performance in Italy, with Josh van der Flier once again named at openside flanker.

Liam Turner comes in on the wing as the only change to the backline, as James Lowe and Hugo Keenan keep their places.

Ciarán Frawley is once again named at out-half after his try-scoring exploits in Treviso, with Jamison Gibson-Park partnering him at scrum-half.

Jamie Osborne continues his run of starting every game so far this season as he pairs up with Garry Ringrose in the centre.

James Lowe press conference ahead of Leinster v Munster, Croke Park

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