Also included in the squad is Ian Dowling who was also due to make his debut at A level but was forced to withdraw on the eve of the game with a slight groin strain.

Garryowen flanker Anthony Kavanagh who impressed in the Development victory last week over Leinster is also included as is his club colleague Conor Kilroy.

Forwards: Frank Roche, Tony Buckley, Eugene McGovern, Federico Pucciariello, Denis Fogarty, Damian Varley, Trevor Hogan, Mick O'Driscoll, Donncha O'Callaghan, Donnacha Ryan, Stephen Keogh, John O'Connor, Anthony Foley, John O'Sullivan, Anthony Kavanagh.

Backs: Tomas O'Leary, Mike Prendergast, Mossy Lawlor, Paul Burke, Barry Keeshan, Conor Kilroy, Anthony Horgan, Ian Dowling, John Kelly, Anthon Pitout, Trevor Halstead, Gary Connolly, Barry Murphy, Shaun Payne.