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2009-12-22 18:39

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Dublin - Leinster suffered a set back with the news that Springbok prop CJ van der Linde is out injured.

The prop suffered a calf strain during the win over Scarlets on the weekend and will miss out on the clash with Ulster on St Stephen's Day. Stan Wright is promoted to the starting line up to cover for Van der Linde.

Coach Michael Cheika, who will finalise his team by Thursday has announced a strong squad to select from.

Leinster squad:-

Forwards:
Leo Cullen, John Fogarty, Cian Healy, Jamie Heaslip, Nathan Hines, Bernard Jackman, Stephen Keogh, Ronan McCormack, Kevin McLaughlin, Sean O'Brien, Malcolm O'Kelly, Mike Ross, Devin Toner, Stan Wright

Backs:
Shaun Berne, Gordon D'Arcy, Girvan Dempsey, Shane Horgan, Chris Keane, David Kearney, Rob Kearney, Simon Keogh, Fergus McFadden, Isa Nacewa, Paul O'Donohoe, Brian O'Driscoll, Eoin Reddan

Fixtures:

Guinness Premiership -

Saturday - December 26

Worcester vs Northampton

Sunday - December 27

Leicester vs Sale
Bath vs Gloucester
Newcastle vs Leeds Carnegie
London Irish vs Saracens
Harlequins vs Wasps

The Magners League -

Saturday - December 26

Scarlets vs Ospreys
Leinster vs Ulster
Munster vs Connacht

Sunday - December 27

Glasgow vs Edinburgh
Cardiff Blues vs Newport-Gwent D'gons

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