Viliami Fihaki to debut for Edinburgh against Leinster

The Tongan international Viliami Fihaki will make his Edinburgh debut in the Guinness PRO12 match against Leinster.

The former Sale forward is selected at number eight for the rested Jamie Ritchie, with Magnus Bradbury switching to blindside.

Hamish Watson replaces John Hardie at openside after the Scotland international suffered a head knock during last weekend's 20-9 win over Scarlets.

Prop WP Nel will lead the team out as he makes his 100th appearance for the club

Head coach Alan Solomons said: "It was good to get the win under our belt last week. We know we need to build on that, but appreciate that we will have to be at our best against a powerful Leinster outfit."