Winger nursing a foot injury ahead of meeting with his former side.

Among the replacements, Ballinasloe flanker Oisín McCormack could make his debut.

Ireland international Adam Byrne makes his first appearance after moving from Leinster.

Andy Friend is enthused by Leinster players deciding to switch to Connacht.

The wing scored two tries in an encouraging display against Zebre.

Cullen also provided an update on out-half Harry Byrne, who was removed with a hip injury,

Adam Byrne will make his first apperance for Leinster since December 2019 against Zebre today.

Adam Byrne is ready to relaunch his career with Leinster after 21 months out of the game.

The 26-year-old hasn’t played for the province since December 2019.

The resumed season seems to be over before it started for the Ireland lock.

Leinster winger Adam Byrne is itching for the new campaign to start after an extended pre-season.

The Leinster winger on groin surgery, pre-season and finding the right balance between physical and mental preparation.

Adam Byrne was handed his Leinster debut and first Ireland cap by Joe Schmidt.

The out-half hurt himself in the process of scoring last weekend.

The Leinster wing was the 36th man used by Joe Schmidt in this international window, but after showing he stands up to scrutiny in the centre he’ll float up the depth chart.

The former Ireland head coach is joining us on Close Calls to preview the last November international.

The efforts to create depth in this Ireland squad did not end with Fiji.

Adam Byrne has had to work hard for this opportunity.

Chris Farrell and Bundee Aki will form a centre partnership with two caps’ worth of experience.

The head coach feels his side’s endurance has been the key to their string of bonus point wins.

The Blues’ attack has consistently been ripping opposition defences to shreds since the turn of the year.

Leo Cullen welcomes Irish internationals back for Pool 4 clash.

Adam Byrne on living with three Leinster team-mates and his bright start to the season.

The Leinster back row is the focus of the fourth and final part of the province’s series of mini-docs.

The Leinster winger comes from a supremely talented family with his younger brother on the books at Everton.

The winger scored his first senior try for Leinster, but deflected as much praise as possible.

Reigning champions Samurai needed extra-time to see off the Irish challenge.

A number of Leinster players stood out for Mike Ruddock’s men while Italy’s search for a goal-kicker goes on.

No. 8 Jack O’Donoghue has failed to recover from injury, meaning a switch in the back row.

Cian Kelleher comes in on the right wing, while there are three personnel switches on the bench.