BEAVERSTOWN'S Gary Cullen has been drafted in to replace Walker Cup player Jody Fanagan on the Leinster team for two matches against a Welsh provincial selection this weekend. Fanagan has informed Leinster captain Mark Gannon of his unavailability.

Three holders of current championships - Peter Lawrie (Irish Close), Noel Fox (East) and Adrian Morrow (South) are included in the Leinster side who take on the Welsh side at Portmarnock Links on Saturday and at St Margaret's on Sunday. Another senior international, Bryan Omelia, and Irish boys' champion Mark Campbell will also be in action.