Ireland trio John Fogarty, Jamie Heaslip and Shane Horgan have all been named in the Leinster squad for Friday night's Magners League opener against Glasgow Warriors at Firhill Stadium.
Also named is the 32-year-old front-rower Ben Prescott, who has joined the province from Nottingham until the end of the season.
Prescott was named on the National Division 1 Team of Year last season and previously played for Glasgow and Rotherham.
Leinster Manager Guy Easterby commented: “We are pleased to complete a deal for Ben and he will add further competition to the pack, especially in light of the unfortunate long-term injury to Stan Wright. Ben trained with the squad this week and we are confident that his experience and ability will be a welcome addition to the panel for the remainder of the season.”
Leinster squad:
Forwards: John Fogarty, Mariano Galarza, Jamie Heaslip, Nathan Hines, Stephen Keogh, Jack McGrath, Sean O’Brien, Ed O’Donoghue, Ben Prescott, Mike Ross, Dominic Ryan, Simon Shawe, Richardt Strauss, Heinke van der Merwe.
Backs: Isaac Boss, Luke Fitzgerald, Shane Horgan, Ian Madigan, Fergus McFadden, Niall Morris, Isa Nacewa, Paul O’Donohoe, Eoin O’Malley, Eamonn Sheridan.