Leinster make three changes ahead of semi-final against Stormers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 2:03 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Leinster will face the Stormers in the United Rugby Championship semi-final on Saturday at Aviva Stadium. Hooker Dan Sheehan is ruled out, with Ronan Kelleher stepping in. Joe McCarthy returns to the second row, while Jamison Gibson-Park and Josh van der Flier also enter the starting lineup. Leinster aims to defend their URC title and bounce back from a loss in the Champions Cup final.
- •Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday at 17:30 BST.
- •Ronan Kelleher replaces the injured Dan Sheehan at hooker.
- •Joe McCarthy returns following a knock sustained last week.
- •Jamison Gibson-Park and Josh van der Flier also start.
- •Leinster looks to overcome their recent Champions Cup final loss.
- 2:03 PMYahoo Sports — No Sheehan as Leinster make three changes for semi-final
"Leinster hooker Dan Sheehan is ruled out of Saturday's United Rugby Championship semi-final against the Stormers (17:30 BST).
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