RG Snyman set for Leinster debut as Leo Cullen makes 12 changes for Benetton

RG Snyman set for Leinster debut as Leo Cullen makes 12 changes for Benetton


Leinster have named their side to face Benetton Treviso in the United Rugby Championship, with RG Snyman coming in to make his debut.

The double World Cup-winning lock signed from Munster during last season and is set to make his debut in a blue jersey against the Italian outfit on Saturday evening.

Leinster make 12 changes from the side who overcame the Dragons, with Andrew Porter, Rónan Kelleher and Tadhg Furlong all returning in the front row.

Leinster’s Aitzol King celebrates after scoring his teams sixth try with Joe McCarthy, Josh Van der Flier and Fintan Gunne. Pic: INPHO/Ben Brady

Joe McCarthy and Snyman add the second row support, while Caelan Doris returns to captain the side and is flanked by Josh van der Flier and Jack Conan.

Jamison Gibson-Park and Ciaran Frawley make up the half-back pairing, while Jamie Osborne takes up position at inside centre and is partnered by Garry Ringrose.

Jimmy O’Brien and James Lowe take up positions on the right and left wings respectively, while Hugo Keenan slots into the No15 jersey for the away trip.

Ciaran Frawley will start in the No10 jersey against Benetton. Pic: INPHO/James CrombieCiaran Frawley will start in the No10 jersey against Benetton. Pic: INPHO/James Crombie

Leinster

Hugo Keenan; Jimmy O’Brien, Garry Ringrose, Jamie Osborne, James Lowe; Ciarán Frawley, Jamison Gibson-Park; Andrew Porter, Rónan Kelleher, Tadhg Furlong; Joe McCarthy, RG Snyman; Jack Conan, Josh van der Flier, Caelan Doris.

Replacements: 

Lee Barron, Michael Milne, Thomas Clarkson, Ryan Baird, Brian Deeny, Fintan Gunne, Ross Byrne, Scott Penny.



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