Leinster change entire starting XV for Cardiff

Leinster have changed their entire starting XV for Saturday’s United Rugby Championship meeting with Cardiff, with Dan Sheehan named captain.

Oliver Coffey makes his first senior start at scrum-half alongside Sam Prendergast, while Hugo Keenan, Garry Ringrose and Tadhg Furlong are among those selected.

The match at Laya Arena kicks off at 7.45pm UK and Irish time on Saturday, 10 October.

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Coffey’s selection gives the young scrum-half a starting opportunity in a side containing several established Ireland internationals.

Sheehan leads from hooker, with Alex Usanov and Furlong completing the front row. Joe McCarthy partners James Ryan at lock.

Max Deegan, Scott Penny and Jack Conan form the back row.

Ringrose lines up alongside Jamie Osborne in midfield, with Joshua Kenny and Jimmy O’Brien on the wings and Keenan at full-back.

The42’s team announcement confirms the complete overhaul following Leinster’s defeat by the Sharks in South Africa.

Cardiff have also made substantial changes, with seven alterations announced by the Welsh club.

Leinster starting XV

Hugo Keenan; Joshua Kenny, Garry Ringrose, Jamie Osborne, Jimmy O’Brien; Sam Prendergast, Oliver Coffey; Alex Usanov, Dan Sheehan (captain), Tadhg Furlong; Joe McCarthy, James Ryan; Max Deegan, Scott Penny, Jack Conan.

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