Leinster ‘A’ team to face London Welsh
The Leinster ‘A’ team to face London Welsh in Sunday’s Round 4 British & Irish (B&I) Cup clash in Donnybrook (KO: 2.30pm) has been named.
Prop Jack McGrath leads the team as the province bid to continue their fine recent run of form in the B&I Cup on Sunday afternoon.
Following last weekend’s 19-13 win in Llanelli, Ben Marshall forms the back row with Jordi Murphy and in-form number eight Leo Auva’a. With Steven Sykes rested after the birth of his first child, a boy, this week, Lansdowne second row Neilus Keogh will partner Mark Flanagan at second row.
In the backline John Cooney partners Noel Reid at half back with Fionn Carr coming into a pacey back three with Andrew Conway and David Kearney.
Speaking ahead of Sunday’s Round 4 game in Donnybrook, Leinster ‘A’ Coach Colin McEntee said: “We’re pleased with our progress so far this year but we have another big test against London Welsh on Sunday. We’ll have to be sharp and we’ll have to be accurate because they’re a tough side with a lot of flair out wide.
“We’re in a good position in our Pool having beaten Esher and Melrose previously – and to grind out a win in the manner in which we did in awful first half conditions in Parc y Scarlets was pleasing. The application of the players has been really high again this week and I know they’re looking forward to the challenge.
“After last Sunday’s win over Llanelli it’s important that we back up that effort with another big performance and try to round off this pre-Christmas block (of games) on a high.”
*There will be free entry for Leinster Season Ticket holders on Sunday upon presentation of this year’s membership card.
LEINSTER ‘A’:
15: David Kearney
14: Andrew Conway
13: Brendan Macken
12: Colm O’Shea
11: Fionn Carr
10: Noel Reid
9: John Cooney
1: Jack McGrath CAPTAIN
2: Aaron Dundon
3: Jamie Hagan
4: Neilus Keogh
5: Mark Flanagan
6: Ben Marshall
7: Jordi Murphy
8: Leo Auva’a
REPLACEMENTS:
16: Tom Sexton
17: Jack O’Connell
18: Jordan Coghlan
19: Conor Gilsenan
20: Luke McGrath
21: Cathal Marsh
22: Darren Hudson
REFEREE: Rhys Thomas (WRU), ASSISTANT REFEREES: Sean Gallagher, Ken Henley-Willis (both IRFU)







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