Leinster team named to face Edinburgh in Round 3 of the URC

James Culhane replaces Rhys Ruddock in the only change to the starting XV

The Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Edinburgh Rugby in Round 3 of the BKT United Rugby Championship tomorrow in the RDS Arena has been named by Head Coach Leo Cullen (KO: 3:05pm, live on RTÉ2 and Premier Sports 1).

Tickets are still available here for the game, and there are various activities taking place around the RDS ahead of the game, and after the full-time whistle.

James Culhane replaces Rhys Ruddock in the only change to the starting team that defeated Hollywoodbets Sharks last weekend.

As a result it’s as you were in the backs, with Ciarán Frawley starting at full-back, with try-scorers from last weekend Tommy O’Brien and Jordan Larmour on the wings. Jamie Osborne and Charlie Ngatai are in the centre, with Harry Byrne and Cormac Foley completing the back line.

In the pack, Jack Boyle, Lee Barron and Michael Ala’alatoa form the front row. Ross Molony and Jason Jenkins retain their places in the heart of the pack for the third game in succession, with Max Deegan, captain Scott Penny and Culhane in the back row.

Among the replacements, Ruddock brings the experience to the bench while last week’s debutant Dylan Donnellan is in line for a second Leinster cap.

Leinster Rugby (caps in brackets):

15. Ciarán Frawley (69)
14. Tommy O’Brien (26)
13. Jamie Osborne (32)
12. Charlie Ngatai (17)
11. Jordan Larmour (91)
10. Harry Byrne (53)
9. Cormac Foley (13)
1. Jack Boyle (4)
2. Lee Barron (9)
3. Michael Ala’alatoa (48)
4. Ross Molony (164)
5. Jason Jenkins (21)
6. Max Deegan (100)
7. Scott Penny (58) CAPTAIN
8. James Culhane (4)

Replacements:
16. Dylan Donnellan (1)
17. Paddy McCarthy (2)
18. Rory McGuire (2)
19. Brian Deeny (15)
20. Rhys Ruddock (223)
21. Ben Murphy (4)
22. Sam Prendergast (4)
23. Rob Russell (19)

Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen (SARU)