Star duo ruled out as Leinster reveal team for Bulls clash

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has revealed his team for the United Rugby Championship Final against the Bulls at Croke Park in Dublin.

There are two changes to the starting XV from their 37-19 semifinal win over Glasgow Warriors, with Garry Ringrose and Josh van der Flier coming into the team.

The bad news for Leinster fans is that Ireland duo Hugo Keenan and Tadhg Furlong have not passed their fitness tests after struggling with calf injuries.

Jack Conan captains the team once again, with Ryan Baird lining up at blindside flank with Van der Flier on the other side.

Joe McCarthy and James Ryan continue their partnership in the second row with Andrew Porter and Thomas Clarkson scrumming down either side of Dan Sheehan.

Ringrose partners Jordie Barrett in the centre, with Jamison Gibson-Park and Sam Prendergast at scrumhalf and flyhalf, respectively.

Tommy O’Brien and James Lowe continue on the wings with Jimmy O’Brien named at fullback once more.

Rónan Kelleher, Jack Boyle and Rabah Slimani provide the front row reinforcements with RG Snyman and Max Deegan providing their muscle from the bench.

Jamie Osborne moves to the replacements alongside Luke McGrath and the departing Ross Byrne, who is set to make his 186th and final appearance for Leinster.

Leinster: 15 Jimmy O’Brien, 14 Tommy O’Brien, 13 Garry Ringrose, 12 Jordie Barrett, 11 James Lowe, 10 Sam Prendergast, 9 Jamison Gibson-Park, 8 Jack Conan (captain), 7 Josh van der Flier, 6 Ryan Baird, 5 James Ryan, 4 Joe McCarthy, 3 Thomas Clarkson, 2 Dan Sheehan, 1 Andrew Porter
Replacements: 16 Rónan Kelleher, 17 Jack Boyle, 18 Rabah Slimani, 19 RG Snyman, 20 Max Deegan, 21 Luke McGrath, 22 Ross Byrne, 23 Jamie Osborne.

Date: Saturday, June 14
Venue: Croke Park, Dublin
Kick-off: 17.00 (18.00 SAST; 16.00 GMT)
Referee: Andrea Piardi (Italy)
Assistant referees: Mike Adamson (Scotland), Sam Grove-White (Scotland)
TMO: Matteo Liperini (Italy)