Leinster, Munster, Connacht and Ulster are all in action
A number of Kildare players will line out in the Champions Cup this weekend.
Connacht are the first of the Irish provinces in action as they play
Suncroft’s Cian Prendergast is down to start.
Leinster play
Eadestown’s Jimmy O’Brien and Donadea’s Will Connors have been named in the starting 15.
Eadestown’s Tadhg Beirne will captain the side.
Athy’s Jeremy Loughman is on the bench.
Celbridge native Marty Moore is among the replacements.

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