COACH LEO Cullen has named the Leinster team to face Cardiff Rugby in Round 13 of the BKT United Rugby Championship on Saturday evening in the RDS Arena (kick-off: 5.05pm — live on RTÉ2).
Academy duo James Culhane and Aitzol King are set to make their debuts from the bench.
Chris Cosgrave has been given the nod at full-back, while Max O’Reilly and Dave Kearney are selected on the wings.
Ben Brownlee has been handed a first start for Leinster at centre, alongside Liam Turner.
Harry Byrne and Luke McGrath complete the backline.
Among the forwards, Michael Milne, John McKee and Michael Ala’alatoa make up the front row, while Ross Molony and Brian Deeny slot in at second row.
Captain Rhys Ruddock is joined in the back row by Scott Penny — winning his 50th cap — and Max Deegan.
Another notable name on the bench is Will Connors, who returns following an injury-enforced absence.
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Academy duo in line for debuts as Leinster prepare for Cardiff test
COACH LEO Cullen has named the Leinster team to face Cardiff Rugby in Round 13 of the BKT United Rugby Championship on Saturday evening in the RDS Arena (kick-off: 5.05pm — live on RTÉ2).
Academy duo James Culhane and Aitzol King are set to make their debuts from the bench.
Chris Cosgrave has been given the nod at full-back, while Max O’Reilly and Dave Kearney are selected on the wings.
Ben Brownlee has been handed a first start for Leinster at centre, alongside Liam Turner.
Harry Byrne and Luke McGrath complete the backline.
Among the forwards, Michael Milne, John McKee and Michael Ala’alatoa make up the front row, while Ross Molony and Brian Deeny slot in at second row.
Captain Rhys Ruddock is joined in the back row by Scott Penny — winning his 50th cap — and Max Deegan.
Another notable name on the bench is Will Connors, who returns following an injury-enforced absence.
Leinster:
15. Chris Cosgrave
14. Max O’Reilly
13. Liam Turner
12. Ben Brownlee
11. Dave Kearney
10. Harry Byrne
9. Luke McGrath
1. Michael Milne
2. John McKee
3. Michael Ala’alatoa
4. Ross Molony
5. Brian Deeny
6. Rhys Ruddock (captain)
7. Scott Penny
8. Max Deegan
Subs:
16. Tadgh McElroy
17. Marcus Hanan
18. Thomas Clarkson
19. James Culhane
20. Will Connors
21. Nick McCarthy
22. Charlie Tector
23. Aitzol King
Referee: Jaco Peyper (SARU)
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