Williams Borders on full strength line-up

David Quinlan will replace Denis Hickie on the left wing when Leinster tackle the Scottish Borders in tomorrow night's friendly…

David Quinlan will replace Denis Hickie on the left wing when Leinster tackle the Scottish Borders in tomorrow night's friendly at Donnybrook.

Hickie, ruled out for the three week mandatory rest following his concussion against the Wallabies, is the only major injury concern for Matt Williams who has named a strong side for the match.

The Leinster coach welcomes back the rest of his international contingent with Victor Costello reverting to number eight after featuring on the blindside for Ireland in the three Autumn internationals.

Williams is also expected to run the rule over a number of his squad as Leinster prepare for the trip to Montferrand on Saturday week with the likes of Emmet Byrne, Nathan Spooner and Des Dillon all starting on the replacements bench.

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Leinster: Girvan Dempsey; Gordon D'Arcy, Brian O'Driscoll, Shane Horgan, David Quinlan; Christian Warner, Brian O'Meara; Reggie Corrigan (Capt), Shane Byrne, Paul Wallace, Leo Cullen, Malcolm O'Kelly, Aidan McCullen, Keith Gleeson, Victor Costello.