Some Irish internationals return for Leinster ahead of Cardiff clash

Leinster coach Leo Cullen has been able to draft in a number of players who featured in Ireland's 10-9 loss to France last Saturday as Leinster look to continue their good Pro12 form when they visit the Cardiff Blues tomorrow.

Fergus Mc Fadden, Tadgh Furlong and Ian Madigan all came off the substitutes bench in the Stade de France, while scrumhalf Eoin Reddan was the only replacement not used in the defeat to Les Bleus.

The most notable inclusions in the side are those of Jack Conan and Mick Kearney. Conan, who has become somewhat of a forgotten man due to Josh Van Der Flier's emergence, has been out injured since November, and will make his first start in almost three months. Kearney will partner Hayden Triggs in the second row as he makes his debut for the province. The former Connacht lock has been sidelined with a toe injury since he signed for Leinster.

Cian Healy also starts as he continues his comeback towards full match fitness, while Mike Ross will also be given the chance to prove his fitness from the bench.

Kick off in Cardiff Arms Park is at 3pm tomorrow.