Leinster name side to face La Rochelle with Andrew Porter left out

Leinster have made seven changes to their team for this weekend's Champions Cup clash against La Rochelle at the Aviva Stadium.

The main omissions are props Andrew Porter and Tadhg Furlong, the latter of whom is still returning from an injury.

Joshua Kenny makes his European debut on the wing, with Tommy O’Brien retained from the side that thrashed Connacht, on the opposite flank, and Ciarán Frawley continuing at full-back.

Sam Prendergast and Jamison Gibson-Park are chosen at half-back.

Up front, Paddy McCarthy comes in at loosehead alongside Dan Sheehan and Thomas Clarkson, while James Ryan returns to the engine room to partner Joe McCarthy.

Caelan Doris captains the side from number eight, with Jack Conan and Josh van der Flier completing a powerful and mobile back row.

The field is set