Fitzgerald, Heaslip and Kearney are named in the Leinster panel for the first time this season and they are joined by Girvan Dempsey, who missed last weekend's 18-11 victory over the Ospreys.

Jonathan Sexton, who scored 15 points at the Liberty Stadium, is also included alongside the likes of Leo Cullen, Nathan Hines, Shane Jennings and 19-year-old Leinster Academy and Ireland Under-20 back rower Dominic Ryan.

Leinster consultant coach Alan Gaffney: “Edinburgh have always been a good side and perhaps they're only getting the recognition they deserve now after their excellent start to the season,” he said.

“They're a side we know well having played them four times last season and with each game you can see how they're progressing, so that makes this weekend's game an exciting one to be a part of and one I know our players are looking forward to.

“We have won two out of our first three games this year and we are improving.

“We beat a Dragons side at home who are going well near the top of the league and followed that up with the win in Swansea last weekend, so we’re pretty happy with where we are, but we also know that there’s room for improvement.”