Strong Local Connection As Connacht And Leinster Name Teams For Inter-Pro Derby

Thursday, 2 December 2021 13:21

It takes place at 7:45 tomorrow.

Robbie Henshaw switches to inside centre for Leinster's inter-pro derby with Connacht.

Leo Cullen recalls several Irish internationals to their matchday including James Lowe, Hugo Keenan, Calen Doris and Josh Van Der Flier.

Connacht meanwhile make three changes to their team for the clash at the RDS.

Portlaoise's Eoghan Masterson comes in on the blindside.

Oisin Dowling and Peter Robb are also included.

Head Coach Andy Friend says:

“Last week was pleasing not just to pick up 5 points but to continue our recent level of performances, even with a substantial break in the middle. The challenge for all of us now is to raise our game even more, away to one of the best sides in Europe.

We’ll take confidence from our win at the RDS last January, and our travelling supporters will be a big help as always. This game will tell a lot about where we are right now so we’re really looking forward to it.”

Kick-off is at 7:45 tomorrow.

Leinster squad:

15. Hugo Keenan

14. Jordan Larmour

13. Garry Ringrose

12. Robbie Henshaw

11. James Lowe

10. Harry Byrne

9. Luke McGrath (c)

📢 | 𝚃𝚎𝚊𝚖 𝙽𝚎𝚠𝚜

Here is your #LeinsterRugby squad for tomorrow evening's clash with Connacht. 🔵🙌

🧢5️⃣0️⃣ for Josh Murphy#LEIvCON #URC pic.twitter.com/l34HP60Z8I
— Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) December 2, 2021

1. Cian Healy

2. Dan Sheehan

3. Michael Ala'alatoa

4. Ryan Baird

5. Devin Toner

6. Rhys Ruddock

7. Josh van der Flier

8. Caelan Doris

Finishers:

16. Rónan Kelleher

17. Andrew Porter

18. Vakh Abdaladze

19. Josh Murphy

20. Max Deegan

21. Nick McCarthy

22. Ross Byrne

23. Tommy O'Brien

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Here's the squad representing Connacht 🆚 @leinsterrugby at the RDS Arena tomorrow 💪

Three changes from last week with Dowling, Masterson and Robb coming into the starting XV.#LEIvCON #URC

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— Connacht Rugby (@connachtrugby) December 2, 2021