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Munster and Leinster Teams Named for Derby Clash

The Munster and Leinster teams have been revealed for tomorrow nights Rabo Direct Pro 12 Derby at the Aviva stadium.

Munster Head Coach Rob Penney has made 10 changes to the side that beat Treviso last week.

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Six Nations winning internationals Paul O'Connell, Peter O'Mahony, Conor Murray and Tommy O'Donnell all return to the side.

Ian Keatley partners Murray in the half backs, while Denis Hurley comes in to partner Casey Laulala in the centre.

Simon Zebo is named on the left wing in a back line that retains Keith Earls and Felix Jones.

Props Dave Kilcoyne and BJ Botha are both drafted into the side to join Killaloe hooker Damien Varley in the front-row.

O'Connell, who missed the Treviso clash with a slight shoulder niggle, joins Dave Foley in the second-row with captain O'Mahony coming into the back-row.

Leinster are without Jack Mc Grath and Cian Healy meaning Michael Bent starts in the front row along with Richardt Strauss and Mike Ross.

Toner and Mc Carthy are in the second row while McLaughlin, Jennings and Heaslip are in the back row.

Brian O'Driscoll and Gordon D'Arcy are in the centre with Rob Kearney at full back and Fergus Mc Fadden and Luke Fitzgerald on the wings along with Madigan and Reddan in the half backs.

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