Leinster's Jack McGrath. Morgan Treacy / INPHO
Morgan Treacy / INPHO / INPHO
HEAD COACH LEO Cullen has named Jack McGrath as his captain ahead of Leinster’s highly-anticipated Stephen’s Day trip to Thomond Park to face Munster following a fortnight of European success for both sides (3.15pm).
Jordan Larmour makes his first senior start from full back with Barry Daly returning from an ankle injury to take his place on the right wing.
On the left wing new signing James Lowe makes just his second appearance following his two-try debut in Italy a few weeks ago.
James Lowe and Head Coach Leo Cullen. Oisin Keniry / INPHO
Oisin Keniry / INPHO / INPHO
Robbie Henshaw and Rory O’Loughlin, who started together against Munster back in October at the Aviva Stadium, are again paired in the centre, with Cullen selecting Jamison Gibson-Park and Ross Byrne at half back.
In the pack McGrath captains the side for the very first time. Making his 121st appearance in blue the St Mary’s club man is joined in the front row by fellow internationals James Tracy and Michael Bent.
In the second row Devin Toner and James Ryan will start with Jordi Murphy, Dan Leavy and Jack Conan completing the pack.
Leinster:
15. Jordan Larmour
14. Barry Daly
13. Rory O’Loughlin
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12. Robbie Henshaw
11. James Lowe
10. Ross Byrne
9. Jamison Gibson-Park
1. Jack McGrath (captain)
2. James Tracy
3. Michael Bent
4. Devin Toner
5. James Ryan
6. Jordi Murphy
7. Dan Leavy
8. Jack Conan
Replacements:
16. Richardt Strauss
17. Ed Byrne
18. Tadhg Furlong
19. Mick Kearney
20. Josh van der Flier
21. Nick McCarthy
22. Cathal Marsh
23. Noel Reid
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Jack McGrath to captain Leinster for first time in Stephen's Day Munster clash
HEAD COACH LEO Cullen has named Jack McGrath as his captain ahead of Leinster’s highly-anticipated Stephen’s Day trip to Thomond Park to face Munster following a fortnight of European success for both sides (3.15pm).
Jordan Larmour makes his first senior start from full back with Barry Daly returning from an ankle injury to take his place on the right wing.
On the left wing new signing James Lowe makes just his second appearance following his two-try debut in Italy a few weeks ago.
Robbie Henshaw and Rory O’Loughlin, who started together against Munster back in October at the Aviva Stadium, are again paired in the centre, with Cullen selecting Jamison Gibson-Park and Ross Byrne at half back.
In the pack McGrath captains the side for the very first time. Making his 121st appearance in blue the St Mary’s club man is joined in the front row by fellow internationals James Tracy and Michael Bent.
In the second row Devin Toner and James Ryan will start with Jordi Murphy, Dan Leavy and Jack Conan completing the pack.
Leinster:
15. Jordan Larmour
14. Barry Daly
13. Rory O’Loughlin
12. Robbie Henshaw
11. James Lowe
10. Ross Byrne
9. Jamison Gibson-Park
1. Jack McGrath (captain)
2. James Tracy
3. Michael Bent
4. Devin Toner
5. James Ryan
6. Jordi Murphy
7. Dan Leavy
8. Jack Conan
Replacements:
16. Richardt Strauss
17. Ed Byrne
18. Tadhg Furlong
19. Mick Kearney
20. Josh van der Flier
21. Nick McCarthy
22. Cathal Marsh
23. Noel Reid
The42 has just published its first book, Behind The Lines, a collection of some of the year’s best sports stories. Pick up your copy in Eason’s, or order it here today (€10):
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