Sexton to lead Cullen’s rotated Leinster outfit

JOHNNY SEXTON (right) will captain Leinster in their Pro14 derby against Connacht having completed the return to play protocols after failing a Head Injury Assessment in the Champions Cup win over Exeter.

Leo Cullen has made 13 changes to the side that beat Munster, with Rob Kearney named at full-back as Noel Reid and Garry Ringrose start in the centre.

Connacht head coach Kieran Keane makes three changes, with James Cannon, Cian Kelleher and Tom McCartney promoted from the bench after last weekend’s hammering of Ulster.

Simon Zebo’s return is one of 11 changes from Munster coach Johann van Graan for their trip to face an Ulster team welcoming back Rob Herring, who has recovered from concussion. Rodney Ah You and Kyle McCall both return from twomonth lay-offs.

Meanwhile, the clash between Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh at Scotstoun was suspended for 45 minutes after a fire alarm was set off just before half-time.