With many of his first choice players unavailable due to international commitments Declan Kidney has decided to delay the naming of his side until shortly before kick off. Kidney has however named a 26 man squad.

Leo Cullen is named in the squad for the clash with Connacht, while Des Dillon, James Norton and David Hewitt will be vying for a place in the final 22 against their former side.

Dublin University number eight Jamie Heaslip - who has been short-listed for the IRB Under-21 Player of the Year Award - is also included in the squad.

Forwards: Gavin Hickie, David Blaney, Ricky Nebbett, Peter Coyle, Emmett Byrne, John Lyne, Leo Cullen, Ben Gissing, Aidan McCullen, Jamie Heaslip, Shane Jennings, Niall Ronan, Ciaran Potts, Des Dillon


Backs Guy Easterby, Brian O’Riordan, Brian O’Meara, David McAllister, David Holwell, Felipe Contepomi, Christian Warner, David Hewitt, Kieran Lewis, John McWeeney, Gary Brown, James Norton

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