Kildare's Carbery and Byrne in Leinster backline for historic South African clash

Joey Carbery will make his first appearance for Leinster this season after he was named in the province's side for the first every club rugby match played by a European side on African soil.

The Athy man has returned from injury in time for the Blues' historic first match against South African opposition in the Pro14, and, having been handed the number 15 jersey, will be joined by Kill's Adam Byrne in the back three.

There's good news for Jordi Murphy too, as the flanker returns from a long-term ACL injury suffered in Ireland's historic win over the All Blacks last November for his first appearance.

Again, there is no place in the starting lineup for Kill's James Tracy who has to make do with a place on the bench while Sean Cronin continues at hooker.

Leinster XV to face Southern Kings:

15. Joey Carbery 14. Adam Byrne 13. Rory O’Loughlin 12. Noel Reid 11. Dave Kearney 10. Ross Byrne 9. Luke McGrath

1. Ed Byrne 2. Seán Cronin 3. Andrew Porter 4. Ross Molony 5. James Ryan 6. Rhys Ruddock (captain) 7. Jordi Murphy 8. Jack Conan

Replacements:

16. James Tracy 17. Cian Healy 18. Michael Bent 19. Mick Kearney 20. Josh van der Flier 21. Nick McCarthy 22. Cathal Marsh 23. Jordan Larmour