Rob Kearney and Robbie Henshaw return for Leinster in Lyon clash

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Kearney was left out of last Saturday's opening pool win over Benetton at the RDS, but resumes at full-back

Rob Kearney, Robbie Henshaw, Tadhg Furlong and Scott Fardy return for while Devin Toner steps out for the difficult Champons Cup trip to Lyon tomorrow.

, with Jordan Larmour switching from the no 15 spot to the wing in place of Dave Kearney, who is on the bench. Henshaw was promoted to the bench late last week after overcoming an illness, and after Joe Tomane suffered a hamstring injury in the Captains' Run at the RDS.Furlong's availability is a further boost, and he replaces fellow Ireland tighthead Andrew Porter, who provides bench cover.

Veteran Fardy, who came on for the final 20 minutes last week, resumes in the second row alongside James Ryan, with Toner named among the replacements. James Tracy, 28, will make his 100th appearance for the province off the bench. He provides cover for young gun Ronan Kelleher, who retains his place in the side after scoring another try last week.LEINSTER: Rob Kearney, Jordan Larmour, Garry Ringrose, Robbie Henshaw, James Lowe, Johnny Sexton, Luke McGrath; Cian Healy, Ronan Kelleher, Tadhg Furlong, Scott Fardy, James Ryan, Rhys Ruddock, Josh van der Flier, Max Deegan.

 

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