Leinster's lineup for the opening round of the BKT United Rugby Championship clash against Glasgow Warriors was finalised this week.
Scott Penny has been appointed captain for the first time in a competitive fixture, having previously led the team in two of Leinster’s pre-season matches. The backline features Ciarán Frawley at full-back, flanked by Tommy O’Brien and Jordan Larmour on the wings. In the midfield, Liam Turner and Charlie Ngatai have formed a promising partnership, while Harry Byrne and Luke McGrath are set to play as the province's halfbacks.
In the pack, Jack Boyle earns his first competitive start, anchoring the front row alongside John McKee and Thomas Clarkson. Ross Molony and Jason Jenkins will start in the second row. The team is completed by a back row trio consisting of Max Deegan, Scott Penny, and James Culhane.
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Here is the #LeinsterRugby team to take on @GlasgowWarriors on Sunday afternoon in our #BKTURC season opener.#FromTheGroundUp #GLAvLEI pic.twitter.com/um9gU8axeP— Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) October 20, 2023
On the bench, Academy talents Paddy McCarthy and Rory McGuire are primed for their Leinster debuts. Additionally, the experienced Rhys Ruddock provides invaluable expertise from the bench.
The game is scheduled to kick off at 4pm Irish time and will be broadcast live on RTÉ2 and Premier Sports 1.
Leinster Rugby team
Fullback: 15. Ciarán Frawley
Winger: 14. Tommy O’Brien
Centres: 13. Liam Turner 12. Charlie Ngatai
Winger 11: Jordan Larmour
Outhalf: 1o Harry Byrne Scrumhalf: 9 Luke McGrath
Front row: 1. Jack Boyle 2. John McKee 3. Thomas Clarkson
Second row: 4. Ross Molony 5. Jason Jenkins
Back row 6. Max Deegan 7. Scott Penny CAPTAIN 8. James Culhane
Replacements:
16. Lee Barron
17. Paddy McCarthy
18. Rory McGuire
19. Brian Deeny
20. Rhys Ruddock
21. Cormac Foley (
22. Sam Prendergast
23. Will Connors
