Leinster Make Seven Changes To Team Ahead Of Tomorrow's Game Against Toulon

Friday, 1 May 2026 14:53

By Emma O'Connor

Tomorrow's Champions Cup semi-final kick starts at 3pm.

Leinster have made seven changes for tomorrow's Champions Cup semi-final against Toulon at the Aviva Stadium, with Leo Cullen recalling several key players.

Andrew Porter and Thomas Clarkson return to the front row, while Joe McCarthy and James Ryan come into the second row.

Robbie Henshaw and Garry Ringrose are restored to the centre partnership, with Hugo Keenan back at fullback

Captain Caelan Doris leads a strong back row alongside Jack Conan and Josh van der Flier.

Jamison Gibson-Park and Harry Byrne continue as the half-back pairing as Leinster look to bounce back from last week's defeat to Benetton.

15. Hugo Keenan (80)
14. Tommy O’Brien (59)
13. Garry Ringrose (146)
12. Robbie Henshaw (118)
11. Rieko Ioane (12)
10. Harry Byrne (88)
9. Jamison Gibson-Park (168)

1. Andrew Porter (145)
2. Dan Sheehan (84)
3. Thomas Clarkson (74)
4. Joe McCarthy (60)
5. James Ryan (106)
6. Jack Conan (175)
7. Josh van der Flier (170)
8. Caelan Doris (103) Captain

Replacements:
16. Rónan Kelleher (90)
17. Jerry Cahir (13)
18. Rabah Slimani (33)
19. Alex Soroka (27)
20. Scott Penny (103)
21. Luke McGrath (252)
22. Sam Prendergast (47)
23. Jamie Osborne (71)

Referee: Luke Pearce (RFU).