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Leinster recall internationals as Dombrandt back for Quins

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Friday, 04 April 2025 06:05

Leinster have recalled a host of Ireland internationals for Saturday's Investec Champions Cup last-16 game against Harlequins, who welcome back captain Alex Dombrandt.

While a neck issue has prevented hooker Ronan Kelleher from making the Croke Park contest, Leinster boss Leo Cullen is able to call upon Dan Sheehan with Gus McCarthy on the bench.

Leinster's returning Ireland players are led by captain Caelan Doris, with Sam Prendergast, Jamison Gibson-Park, Andrew Porter and Josh van der Flier also among those set to feature for the first time since the Six Nations.

The Irish province's bench contains prop Tadhg Furlong, who returned from injury for Ireland against Italy last month, and New Zealand international Jordie Barrett.

Dombrandt's return at number eight is one of six changes Harlequins boss Danny Wilson has made following last weekend's Premiership loss to Bath.

Joining the England international in the back row is Will Evans, while Dombrandt's inclusion means Chandler Cunningham-South switches to the second row alongside Joe Launchbury.

Leigh Halfpenny starts at full-back for the injured Rodrigo Isgro and Ben Waghorn returns to partner Oscar Beard in midfield.

Leinster: Keenan; Osborne, Ringrose, Henshaw, James Lowe; Prendergast, Gibson-Park; Porter, Sheehan, Slimani; McCarthy, RG Snyman; Conan, Van der Flier, Doris (capt)

Replacements: McCarthy, Boyle, Furlong, Baird, Deegan McGrath, Byrne, Barrett.

Harlequins: Halfpenny; Green, Beard, Waghorn, David; Smith, Porter; Baxter, Walker, Lamositele; Launchbury, Cunningham-South; Kenningham, Evans, Dombrandt (capt).

Replacements: Riley, Jones, Kerrod, Herbst, Hammond, Care, Benson, Northmore.

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