Rhys Ruddock returns as Leinster name team for Champions Cup quarter-final with Saracens

Ireland flanker Rhys Ruddock has been named in the Leinster team to play Saracens in this Sunday’s Champions Cup quarter-final at the Aviva Stadium.

Ruddock has recovered from a hamstring injury and has been named on the bench for Leinster while teammate Sean O’Brien has not recovered from a shoulder injury in time to be available for selection.

The return of Ruddock will be a huge boost for Leinster who also welcome back Ireland internationals Rob Kearney, Johnny Sexton, Dan Leavy, Devin Toner, James Ryan, Tadhg Furlong, Cian Healy and Garry Ringrose back into their starting fold.

Meanwhile winger Dave Kearney has picked up a shoulder injury against the Ospreys and has been ruled out of the tie, while full-back Jordan Larmour recently underwent a scan on a calf issue and will be sidelined for the next few weeks.

Leinster Rugby (caps in brackets): 

15. Rob Kearney (193)
14. Fergus McFadden (166)
13. Garry Ringrose (45)
12. Isa Nacewa (180) CAPTAIN
11. James Lowe (8)
10. Johnny Sexton (144)
9. Luke McGrath (91)
1. Cian Healy (184)
2. Seán Cronin (147)
3. Tadhg Furlong (78)
4. Devin Toner (211)
5. James Ryan (10)
6. Scott Fardy (17)
7. Dan Leavy (49)
8. Jordi Murphy (101)

16. James Tracy (58)
17. Jack McGrath (126)
18. Andrew Porter (23)
19. Rhys Ruddock (139)
20. Max Deegan (16)
21. Nick McCarthy (21)
22. Joey Carbery (31)
23. Rory O’Loughlin (37)

Referee: Jérome Garcés

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