Several new faces will feature in a new-look Leinster team with Ireland pair Isaac Boss and Ed O’Donoghue named in the 2010/11 squad.
Scrumhalf Boss was signed on a two year deal while second row O’Donoghue put pen to paper on a three year deal.
Leinster have also completed a two-year deal with South African international prop Heinke van der Merwe from Super 14 side the Lions.
Meanwhile, Ireland Under-20 back Andrew Conway signed a professional contract while Academy graduates Brendan Macken, Jack McGrath, Niall Morris, Rhys Ruddock, Paul Ryan and Eoin Sheriff secured senior team development contracts
Isa Nacewa meanwhile committed his next three years to the province. The club also revealed that it intended to complete one other forward signing over the coming weeks.
“I am delighted to welcome our new signings on board and I’m confident that each will make a significant impression on the team both next season and in the years ahead,†said Leinster chief executive Michael Dawson.
“All of the players come with impressive pedigrees and they will supplement a squad which has been further bolstered by six Academy players who have signed Development contracts with the province.
“We are delighted by the talent coming through the Academy system and it is encouraging both for Leinster and Irish rugby that such a strong crop of underage talent are being rewarded in the next step in their careers.â€
Leinster Squad:
Forwards: Leo Cullen, John Fogarty, Jason Harris-Wright, Cian Healy, Jamie Heaslip, Nathan Hines, Trevor Hogan, Shane Jennings, Stephen Keogh, Ronan McCormack, Jack McGrath, Kevin McLaughlin, Sean O’Brien, Ed O’Donoghue, Mike Ross, Rhys Ruddock, Paul Ryan, Eoin Sheriff, Richardt Strauss, Devin Toner, Heinke van der Merwe, Stan Wright.
Backs: Shaun Berne, Isaac Boss, Andrew Conway, Gordon D’Arcy, Luke Fitzgerald, Shane Horgan, David Kearney, Rob Kearney, Brendan Macken, Fergus McFadden, Niall Morris, Isa Nacewa, Paul O’Donohoe, Brian O’Driscoll, Eoin O’Malley, Eoin Reddan, Jonathan Sexton.
