Christian Warner will return to the starting line-up when a rejuvenated Leinster take on the Llanelli Scarlets in the Celtic League on Friday night.
Coach Gary Ella has named his fellow Australian in the centre after the Lansdowne player proved his fitness following a recent neck injury. He replaces James Downey who is suffering a slight shoulder problem.
John McWeeney and Gavin Hickie are also back in action for the Lions who will be aiming for a fourth win on the trot after losing their first four outings in the competition.
Leinster (v Llanelli Scarlets): 15 - Gordon D'Arcy14 - John McWeeney13 - Christian Warner12 - David Quinlan11 - Gary Brown10 - Matthew Leek9 - Brian O'Meara 1 - Emmett Byrne2 - Gavin Hickie3 - Niall Treston4 - Aidan Kearney5 - Ben Gissing6 - Niall Breslin7 - Shane Jennings (Captain)8 - Des Dillon Replacements: 16 - Peter Coyle17 - David Blaney18 - Ciaran Potts19 - Niall Ronan20 - Shane Whelan21 - Peter McKenna22 - Daragh O'Shea