Jordie Barrett starts as Tommy O'Brien drops out of Leinster squad
Jordie Barrett will start for Leinster against La Rochelle in Sunday's Investec Champions Cup clash after Tommy O'Brien was forced to drop out of the squad with an injury.
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Garry Ringrose: Win at Thomond was ideal prep for Leinster's La Rochelle trip
As they head into one of the most intimidating atmospheres in European rugby, Leinster's preparation could hardly have been better.
Champions Cup team news: Tadhg Furlong returns for Leinster, three changes for Munster, while Iain Henderson back for Ulster
Tadhg Furlong will play his first game since October, while RG Snyman and Jordie Barrett are both held back on the bench for Leinster's Investec Champions Cup meeting with La Rochelle on Sunday.
'It's a great boost for us' - Leinster boss Leo Cullen on Tadhg Furlong
Sidelined for longer than initially anticipated, Tadhg Furlong's return for Leinster is a "great boost", says head coach Leo Cullen.
'I absolutely love that' - Leinster's Joe McCarthy relishing La Rochelle battle
If Leinster want to feel better about their lineout then they should review La Rochelle's recent struggles in that area.
Ronan O'Gara hopes La Rochelle respond to 'wake up call' ahead of Leinster visit
Ronan O'Gara hopes that the manner of La Rochelle's Top 14 win over Toulouse serves as "wake up call" ahead of the visit of Leinster.
Provinces focus turns to Europe after weekend off
The Irish provinces return to action in Europe after a rare New Year's weekend off.
Bernard Jackman: Leinster's dominance could be 'slippery slope' for Irish rugby
Bernard Jackman believes Leinster's total superiority over the other three provinces could represent a "slippery slope" for Irish rugby.