Carlow’s Ed Byrne has been named in the front row for Leinster’s clash with Scarlets Rugby.
Joining him in the match day squad will be former Kilkenny college student Charlie Tector, who is in line to make his debut from the bench.
He played a leading role in the Ireland U-20s Grand Slam success in 2022, including a late conversion to seal a one-point win against France
See also: Charlie Tector makes his 6 nations debut tonight
WHAT A WAY TO WIN! 🟢@IrishRugby U20s beat France with the last kick of the game!
— Virgin Media Sport (@VMSportIE) February 11, 2022
Ben Brownlee with the last minute try! ☘️
Charlie Tector with the crucial conversion! 🥶
🇫🇷 16-17 ☘️#FRAvIRE #SixNationsU20 pic.twitter.com/4Vu49OL4Ox
Leinster Rugby (caps in brackets)
15. Chris Cosgrave (2)
14. Rob Russell (9)
13. Liam Turner (7)
12. Charlie Ngatai (5)
11. Dave Kearney (176)
10. Ross Byrne (134)
9. Luke McGrath (180)
1. Ed Byrne (89)
2. John McKee (7)
3. Thomas Clarkson (19)
4. Ross Molony (145)
5. Jason Jenkins (5)
6. Rhys Ruddock (212) CAPTAIN
7. Scott Penny (43)
8. Max Deegan (86)
16. Tadgh McElroy (0)
17. Michael Milne (18)
18. Vakhtang Abdaladze (20)
19. Brian Deeny (3)
20. Martin Moloney (9)
21. Nick McCarthy (50)
22. Charlie Tector (0)
23. Ben Brownlee (0)
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