Six Ireland Internationals Return For Leinster As Team Named For Connacht Clash
Latest posts by Will Matthews (see all)
- Paul O’Connell on the biggest change in rugby players since he played - March 28, 2024
- Louis Rees-Zammit lands contract with huge NFL franchise - March 28, 2024
- Owen Farrell’s reported salary at Racing 92 is a surprising one - March 27, 2024
Back in action.
The Leinster Rugby team to face Connacht Rugby tomorrow evening in The Sportsground in Round 6 of the Guinness PRO14 has been named by Head Coach Leo Cullen.
No fewer than six Ireland internationals return following their absence during the Rugby World Cup with the likes of Robbie Henshaw, Andrew Porter, Luke McGrath and Cian Healy all involved.
Scott Fardy will captain the side with Rhys Ruddock and Rob Kearney both named on the bench.
Leinster team vs Connacht
15. Hugo Keenan (9)
14. Adam Byrne (54)
13. Robbie Henshaw (37)
12. Joe Tomane (17)
11. James Lowe (33)
10. Ross Byrne (75)
9. Luke McGrath (113)
1. Cian Healy (208)
2. Rónan Kelleher (6)
3. Andrew Porter (53)
4. Devin Toner (235)
5. Scott Fardy (47) CAPTAIN
6. Josh Murphy (25)
7. Will Connors (8)
8. Max Deegan (51)
16. James Tracy (97)
17. Ed Byrne (45)
18. Michael Bent (129)
19. Ross Molony (87)
20. Rhys Ruddock (161)
21. Jamison Gibson-Park (75)
22. Ciarán Frawley (15)
23. Rob Kearney (210)