Gerry Thornley: Leinster on a mission as Irish bid to draw a line under the World Cup

Robbie Henshaw and Jack Conan make seasonal bows for Leinster as Jean Kleyn and Simon Zebo return for Munster

Jack Conan and Robbie Henshaw are set to start for Leinster for the first time this season. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho
Jack Conan and Robbie Henshaw are set to start for Leinster for the first time this season. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho
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Gerry Thornley

Gerry Thornley

Gerry Thornley is Rugby Correspondent of The Irish Times