Leinster have made nine changes to their starting team for Saturday's clash with Connacht from the side which defeated Munster last weekend. There are two changes at centre with Hugh Cooney and Charlie Tector coming in for Rieko Ioane and Robbie Henshaw while on the wing, Joshua Kenny replaces James Lowe. Sam Prendergast will start at out-half in place of Harry Byrne.

Source: Irish Examiner January 02, 2026 14:33 UTC