Brian Gleeson will start for the first time in the Champions Cup
Niall Scannell, Stephen Archer, captain Tadhg Beirne, John Hodnett, Brian Gleeson and Mike Haley all come into the side from the team which lined out against Stade Français.
Scannell and Archer both come into the frontrow where they will be joined by Dian Bleuler. Fineen Wycherley starts again in the secondrow with Beirne coming in to start after his appearance from the bench last weekend.Sam Prendergast’s problem-solving ability against Bristol pleases Tyler BleyendaalPeter O’Mahony retains his place at blindside flanker with both Hodnett and Gleeson coming into the side to complete the backrow.
The centres remain unchanged with Alex Nankivell and Tom Farrell continuing their partnership while Craig Casey and Jack Crowley are the halfback pairing once again.
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