Danny Kenny is forced to plan without his Captain Eoin Marmion for tomorrows crucial Energia AIL encounter away to Malahide. Dan Mannion comes in to the second row for his first start of the season following a long injury rehab and will be keen to make an impact.

In another change Rob Connolly starts in the back row with Conor McAleer and Mick Doyle certain to make an impact off the bench.

The evergreeen Billy Ngawina provides cover across the backline with Mark Meyler unavailable due to exams.