Carty gets the match underway for Connacht

A late change for Connacht, Colm Reilly replaces Kieran Marmion on the bench.

Josh Murphy misses out with a calf injury and is replaced on the bench by David Hawkshaw.

Tom Clarkson is unwell so Greg McGrath comes onto the bench in his place.

Unbeaten Leinster host rivals Connacht in round 10 of the Pro14. Leinster have won all seven of their matches as they sit second in Conference A, seven points behind Ulster who have played two more matches. Connacht lie third in Conference B with four victories form their seven games. Leinster cannot afford any slip ups as they hunt Ulster for top spot in the Conference.