Out with the new, in with the old as Leinster name team to face Wasps

Leo Cullen has reverted back to playing some of his more experienced stars as Leinster prepare to take on Wasps in Coventry tomorrow.

Following the fine performances by his youthful charges last weekend in the RDS at home to Bath, Cullen has opted to bring the likes of Sean Cronin, Devin Toner, Jamie Heaslip, Johnny Sexton and Rob Kearney back into the side for their final Champions Cup game of the season.

Some of the selections will be of interest to watching Ireland coach Joe Schmidt, as Rhys Ruddock has been named in the second row. Considering Ireland have a lack of experienced options for that position, a strong performance from Ruddock could see him being considered as an alternative to the more established locks.

Luke Fitzgerald has been named at outside centre, a position which has caused some debate in recent months as the options of using Robbie Henshaw, Jared Payne and Fitzgerald in that position for Ireland have all been discussed.

Johnny Sexton has been named as captain of the province for the first time in his career.

Kick-off in the Ricoh Arena is at 3.15pm tomorrow.