The back-row, which is also all Leinster, sees Caelan Doris, Josh van der Flier and Jack Conan all start. "But we prepare for an incredibly strong Porto team tomorrow. They have a lot to play for. The 32-year old will replace his former Sydney Roosters teammate, the retiring James Maloney in Perpignan and Sky Sports' Carney expects Pearce to make an even bigger impact than Maloney did in the South of France. After 15 seasons in the top-flight, 309 NRL appearances for the Sydney Roosters and Newcastle Knights and 19 Origins for NSW, there's no questioning the 32-year old's experience, and despite his age, Carney believes Pearce still has plenty left to give the game.