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Kearney and Murphy return for Treviso trip

Dave Kearney and Jordi Murphy have returned to the Leinster team for Sunday's Guinness Pro12 trip...



Kearney and Murphy return for...
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Kearney and Murphy return for Treviso trip

Dave Kearney and Jordi Murphy have returned to the Leinster team for Sunday's Guinness Pro12 trip to Treviso, making their return after prolonged spells on the sidelines.

Keanrey will play his first competitive rugby since May when he lines out at Stadio Monigo on Sunday, while Murphy makes his first appearance since June, following a shoulder injury.

Kearney's return to the wing sees Luke Fitzgerald move to outside centre, while Richardt Strauss has been released from the Ireland camp to start at hooker.

Leinster starting XV

Zane Kirchner; Darragh Fanning, Luke Fitzgerald, Noel Reid, Dave Kearney; Jimmy Gopperth, Luke McGrath; Michael Bent, Richardt Strauss, Tadhg Furlong; Tom Denton, Kane Douglas; Kevin McLaughlin, Jordi Murphy, Jack Conan.

Replacements

Bryan Byrne, Peter Dooley, Jamie Hagan, Ben Marshall, Dominic Ryan, Isaac Boss, Cathal Marsh, Brendan Macken

The other three Irish provinces are all in action tonight in the Pro12.

Munster visit Rodney Parade to face the Dragons at half-past seven.

Connacht against Zebre and Ulster versus the Ospreys will both kick-off at 7:35.

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