Leinster Lightning have unveiled a strong squad of 12 for their opening day clash with the Northern Knights in the inter-pro series at The Hills next Monday.

Kevin O'Brien is one of 9 senior internationals, while the other 3 - Ackland, Kane and Richardson - have all played for Ireland in Under 19 World Cups.

Trent Johnston has been named in a player/coach role for the opening game, while Leinster's Mark Jones manages the squad.

The series was officially launched earlier today at College Park which will be the venue for Leinster's 3 day games in the Series.

The squad in full is as follows:

• Kevin O'Brien (Captain)(Railway Union)
• Ben Ackland (Merrion)
• John Anderson (Merrion)
• Andrew Balbirnie (Pembroke)
• Alex Cusack (Clontarf)
• Trent Johnston (player/coach) (YMCA)
• Tyrone Kane (Merrion)
• Fintan McAllister (w/k) (Malahide)
• Andrew Poynter (Clontarf)
• Eddie Richardson (North County)
• Max Sorensen (The Hills)
• Albert van der Merwe (YMCA)
• Manager: Mark Jones