Leinster vs Ospreys Celtic League final preview

Shane Jennings will lead the Ospreys side in Saturday's sell out Magners League Grand Final at the RDS.

Malcolm O'Kelly will line up alongside Nathan Hines in the second row, in a team which includes 10 Ireland internationals. Jennings continues his back-row partnership with Kevin McLaughlin and Jamie Heaslip.

Meanwhile, Eoin Reddan partners Jonathan Sexton at half-back, with Gordon D'Arcy lining up alongside Brian O'Driscoll at centre.

CJ van der Linde starts in the front row alongside John Fogarty and Stan Wright, while a decision on the replacement prop will be made closer to kick off.

Speaking ahead of the match Ospreys Head Coach Sean Holley said, "After nine months of hard work, it all boils down to Saturday evening at the RDS. First v second for the Magners League title, it should be a wonderful occasion and a great advert for Magners League rugby.

"With the two teams contesting the Grand Final being the ones who finished in the top two places, the Play-Off system has obviously worked, and we honestly can't wait for Saturday.

"Everybody is raring to go. It's what we've worked towards all season, so I understand what people say when they ask will Saturday's game define our season.

"We've got a proud history in the Magners League, like Leinster we've won it twice and I guess like them again, we want to be the first team to win it three times.

"Their front row has come of age, in midfield they have players like Nacewa and O'Driscoll, and like Dan Biggar for us, Jonathan Sexton has grown this season in a position which probably was something that was lacking for them after Contepomi left.

"They've got all round class and ability, we know that. But, our preparation hasn't been all about what they can offer, we've been working hard to make sure our own house is in order and I'm sure they've done the same."

The Bookies have given Leinster a 5 point start.

Teams

Leinster Team

15: Rob Kearney , 14: Shane Horgan , 13: Brian O'Driscoll , 12: Gordon D'Arcy , 11: Isa Nacewa , 10: Jonathan Sexton , 9: Eoin Reddan1: Stan Wright , 2: John Fogarty , 3: CJ van der Linde , 4: Nathan Hines , 5: Malcolm O'Kelly , 6: Kevin McLaughlin , 7: Shane Jennings (C) , 8: Jamie Heaslip

Replacements: 16: Richardt Strauss , 17: Cian Healy / Mike Ross , 18: Trevor Hogan , 19: Stephen Keogh , 20: Paul O'Donohoe , 21: Fergus McFadden , 22: Girvan Dempsey

Ospreys Team

15 Lee Byrne , 14 Tommy Bowe , 13 Andrew Bishop , 12 James Hook , 11 Shane Williams , 10 Dan Biggar , 9 Mike Phillips,1 Paul James , 2 Huw Bennett , 3 Adam Jones , 4 Alun Wyn Jones , 5 Jonathan Thomas , 6 Jerry Collins , 7 Marty Holah , 8 Ryan Jones (Capt)

Replacements: 16 Ed Shervington , 17 Ryan Bevington , 18 Ian Gough , 19 Filo Tiatia , 20 Jamie Nutbrown , 21 Gareth Owen , 22 Nikki Walker