Sexton returns to captain Leinster against Munster

Johnny Sexton returns to captain Leinster against Munster as Leo Cullen makes a number of changes from last week's 23 which beat Connacht in Galway.

In the back three, Ciarán Frawley comes in at full back with Jimmy O'Brien and Jamie Osborne on the wings. Robbie Henshaw and Garry Ringrose are selected in the centre, with Luke McGrath and captain Johnny Sexton the half backs.

In the pack Cian Healy starts loosehead, with Tadhg Furlong at tighthead and Dan Sheehan starting his fifth game of the season at hooker.

Jason Jenkins and James Ryan are selected in the second row. Max Deegan, Scott Penny and Caelan Doris completing the XV selected by Cullen. On the bench, Nick McCarthy will win his 50th cap for Leinster Rugby should he be introduced.

Leinster

15. Ciarán Frawley
16. Jimmy O’Brien
17. Garry Ringrose
18. Robbie Henshaw
19. Jamie Osborne
20. Johnny Sexton (C)
21. Luke McGrath

1. Cian Healy
2. Dan Sheehan
3. Tadhg Furlong
4. Jason Jenkins
5. James Ryan
6. Max Deegan
7. Scott Penny
8. Caelan Doris

Replacements

16. John McKee
17. Andrew Porter
18. Michael Ala’alatoa
19. Ross Molony
20. Jack Conan
21. Nick McCarthy
22. Ross Byrne
23. Rob Russell

Leinster v Munster

Saturday October 22^nd, Aviva Stadium, Kick-off: 5:30pm

Referee: Andrew Brace (IRFU)