Two big calls as Leinster name one hell of an exciting team for Champions Cup final

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As reported by SportsJOE, Leinster are starting with Jordan Larmour on the right wing for the Champions Cup final against Racing 92.

The 21-year-old, who has only played No.14 once in his professional career so far, gets the nod ahead of James Lowe. The Kiwi is not included in the matchday 23 at all.

The other big calls see Luke McGrath return at scrumhalf and Rhys Ruddock take a spot on the bench as lock and back row cover. Rory O’Loughlin, Joey Carbery and Jamison Gibson-Park are covering the backs.

The Leinster pack is unchanged from the 38-16 walloping of Scarlets in the semi-final, with Cian Healy, Sean Cronin and Tadhg Furlong making up the front row. James Ryan and Devin Toner are in the second row with Scott Fardy, Dan Leavy and Jordi Murphy finishing out the pack.

McGrath partners Johnny Sexton in the half back line while Isa Nacewa, the captain, is on the left wing. Robbie Henshaw and Garry Ringrose are in midfield with Rob Kearney named fullback.

LEINSTER XV

15. Rob Kearney

14. Jordan Larmour
13. Garry Ringrose
12. Robbie Henshaw
11. Isa Nacewa

10. Johnny Sexton
9. Luke McGrath

1. Cian Healy
2. Sean Cronin
3. Tadhg Furlong
4. Devin Toner
5. James Ryan
6. Scott Fardy
7. Dan Leavy
8. Jordi Murphy

Replacements: James Tracy, Jack McGrath, Andrew Porter, Rhys Ruddock, Jack Conan, Jamison Gibson-Park, Joey Carbery, Rory O’Loughlin.

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