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Sexton Returns To Captain Leinster

Aug 21, 2020 12:29 By Dave Hooper
Sexton Returns To Captain Leinster
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Johnny Sexton captains Leinster as they meet Munster in the Guinness Pro14 tomorrow, Leisnter’s first game since February 28<sup>th</sup>. With the

Johnny Sexton captains Leinster as they meet Munster in the Guinness Pro14 tomorrow, Leisnter’s first game since February 28th.

With the Guinness PRO14 resuming this weekend with Round 14 matches, Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has announced his 23 to face Munster Rugby at the Aviva Stadium.

Jordan Larmour, Dave Kearney and James Lowe have been selected as the back three with Robbie Henshaw and Garry Ringrose in the centre.

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Johnny Sexton will captain the team with Luke McGrath alongside him.

In the pack Cian Healy and Andrew Porter start at loosehead and tighthead with Rónan Kelleher at hooker.

Ryan Baird is involved for the first time against Munster having previously played against Ulster (his debut in 2019) and Connacht. It is also his first start in an inter-provincial game. Baird will be joined by Scott Fardy in the second row.

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In the back row, Caelan Doris starts at blindside flanker for the first time for Leinster, with Josh van der Flier at openside.

Finally, Jack Conan plays for the first time this season having recovered from an ankle injury picked up at the 2019 Rugby World Cup. His last game for Leinster was last season's Guinness PRO14 Final.

Leinster: Jordan Larmour, Dave Kearney, Garry Ringrose, Robbie Henshaw, James Lowe, Johnny Sexton (C), Luke McGrath, Cian Healy, Rónan Kelleher, Andrew Porter, Ryan Baird, Scott Fardy, Caelan Doris, Josh van der Flier, Jack Conan

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Replacements: Seán Cronin, Ed Byrne, Michael Bent, Devin Toner, Will Connors, Jamison Gibson-Park, Ross Byrne, Max Deegan

Referee: Andrew Brace (IRFU)

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