Leinster make seven changes for United Rugby Championship match against Vodacom Bulls

Leinster Rugby head coach Leo Cullen has made seven changes to the starting lineup for their upcoming United Rugby Championship match against the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria, following a heavy 35-0 defeat to the Stormers. Key changes include the return of British and Irish Lion Thomas Clarkson at tighthead prop, and Paddy McCarthy making his first start at loosehead prop, with Ryan Baird moving to the second row. The back row has been overhauled with Alex Soroka and Will Connors as flankers supporting Max Deegan at number eight. Injured Jordan Larmour is replaced on the wing by Andrew Osborne, while Robbie Henshaw shifts to inside centre partnering Hugh Cooney. Captain Luke McGrath and Sam Prendergast remain as the half-back pairing, with Tommy and Jimmy O'Brien continuing on the wings and fullback respectively. The changes reflect a strong emphasis on physicality and a need to respond decisively to the previous week's poor performance.