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Joey Carbery to end Leinster exile as Leo Cullen makes 6 changes for Clermont

Leinster's prodigal son Joey Carbery is set for his first involvement since returning to the province after being named among the replacements for Saturday's Investec Champions Cup opener away to Clermont Auvergne.

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Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 11:26 AM

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Joey Carbery has been named among the replacements for Leinster's Investec Champions Cup match against Clermont Auvergne.
Leo Cullen made six changes to the starting lineup that defeated Cardiff 29-5 in the URC last weekend.
Carbery rejoined Leinster from Bordeaux Begles and is in line for his first appearance for the province since 2018.

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Joey Carbery is set to make his first Leinster appearance since 2018 after being named on the bench for Saturday's Investec Champions Cup opener against Clermont Auvergne. Head coach Leo Cullen made six changes to the starting XV following Leinster's 29-5 URC victory over Cardiff, ahead of the trip to Stade Marcel-Michelin.

Andrew Porter and Tadhg Furlong return to the front row alongside captain Dan Sheehan, while Ryan Baird and Josh van der Flier join Jack Conan in the back row. Fintan Gunne starts at scrum-half with Sam Prendergast, and Robbie Henshaw partners Garry Ringrose in midfield.

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