Leinster forced to make late change for La Rochelle clash as named starter won't travel to France

Leinster have been forced to make a late change to their starting XV for their Champions Cup clash with La Rochelle on Sunday.

Tommy O'Brien, who Leo Cullen named in his team on Friday, suffered an injury during the Captain's Run on the same day and will now not travel to France for the match.

Jordie Barrett will start in his place, with Ciarán Frawley now named on the bench.

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In a brief statement on Saturday, Leinster said: "Following an injury during the Captain's Run yesterday in Energia Park, Tommy O'Brien will not now travel to France this morning."

Tadhg Furlong returns to the team to win his 150th Leinster cap in what will be his first appearance since the province's win over Munster at Croke Park back in October, with Jamison Gibson-Park also set to hit the same milestone.

Caelan Doris captains Leinster from number eight with Josh van der Flier and Ryan Baird joining him in the back row.

Furlong is joined by Cian Healy and Rónan Kelleher in the front row, with Joe McCarthy and James Ryan linking up in the second row once more.

Sam Prendergast partners Gibson-Park at out-half, while the familiar duo of Garry Ringrose and Robbie Henshaw make up the centres.

Jamie Osborne has been given the nod at full-back as Jimmy O’Brien and now Barrett start on the wings.

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