Leinster

Fergus Mc Fadden starts on the wing for Leinster tomorrow night's clash against Connacht at the Sportsgrounds.

The Ireland back replaces the injured Zane Kirchner.

Rhys Ruddock comes into the back row at blindside with Dominic Ryan going to openside and Shane Jennings dropping to the bench.

Gordon D'Arcy is part of a matchday squad for the first time this season.

.@RhysRuddock and @fergmcfadden set to start for Leinster v Connacht http://t.co/SSM4RPtuAC pic.twitter.com/kYhWukhZuQ

— Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) September 18, 2014

Connacht head coach Pat Lam has made just one change for the match with lock Aly Muldowney replacing Mick Kearney in the pack.

Jack Carty starts at out-half with Kieran Marmion completing the half-back pairing in his 56th consecutive match for the province.

Connacht XV: Darragh Leader, Niyi Adeolokun, Robbie Henshaw, Dave McSharry, Danie Poolman, Jack Carty, Kieran Marmion, Denis Buckley, Dave Heffernan, Nathan White, Aly Muldowney, Quinn Roux, John Muldoon, Willie Faloon, Eoin McKeon

 

Keith Wood and Gerry Thornley spoke about the members of the Leinster backline and Connacht's progres on Wednesday Night Rugby. Listen back to the podcast below:

 

 

Munster

Conor Murray and Paul O'Connell return to the Munster starting XV for tomorrows clash with Zebre at Thomond Park.

Johnny Holland starts at out half while Ronan O'Mahony replaces Andrew Conway on the wing with Denis Hurley coming in for Ivan Dineen in the centre.

BJ Botha takes over at Prop from Stephen Archer while Paddy Butler replaces CJ Stander in the back row .

Mun XV v Zebre: Jones–capt, R O’M, Smith, Hurley, Zebo; J Holland, Murray; Cronin, Casey, Botha; B Holland, PO’C; Butler, TO’D, Copeland.

— Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) September 18, 2014

 

Ulster

Winger Tommy Bowe and out half Paddy Jackson have been included in the Ulster starting 15 to face Cardiff at the Arms Park.

Rory Best will captain the side.

Ulster XV: Ludik, Trimble, Cave, Olding, Bowe; Jackson, Marshall;”¨ Warwick, Best, Herbst, Tuohy, Van der Merwe, Diack, Henry, Williams