After their 17-34 victory away to Connacht Juniors, the Leinster Rugby Juniors have announced an unchanged starting XV for Saturday’s game against Munster at Coolmine RFC (KO 2.30pm).
On the bench, Cathal Bannon of Monkstown replaces Morgan Merriman, while previously uncapped player Robin Foot of Portlaoise replaces Tom Barron.
Ahead of the game, Head Coach Enda Finn, said: “We were very content with our performance against Connact particularly our defensive game in the last 20 when we held out against what seemed like wave after wave of Connacht attacks. Also, as a group, we took immense satisfaction from our replacements not just closing out the game but scoring the last try, which is a real positive to bring forward into the Munster game.
“Munster are of course the first fixture you look for and they have been the benchmark over the last three years. They will provide a massive examination of our young team but we are going to bring a massive energy to Coolmine on Saturday and are looking forward to the occassion.”
Leinster Rugby Juniors
15. Dan Costello (Monkstown FC)
14. Derek Williams (Dundalk RFC)
13. Mikey Russell (Clondalkin RFC)
12. Matt Stapleton (Clondalkin RFC)
11. Corey Carty (Wexford Wanderers RFC)
10. Gearoid McDonald (Dundalk RFC) Vice-captain
9. Stephen Horan (Gorey RFC)
1. Jonathan Gray (Dundalk RFC)
2. Sean Arrowsmith (Dundalk RFC)
3. Robert Farrell (Dundalk RFC)
4. Wes Carter (Kilkenny RFC)
5. Benny McManus (Longford RFC)
6. Kieran O’Gorman (Longford RFC) Captain
7. Karl Keogh (Boyne RFC)
8. Tom Satchwell (North Kildare RFC)
16. Joe Gorman (County Carlow FC)
17. Dylan Quinn (Longford RFC)
18. Cathal Bannon (Monkstown FC)
19. Tom Brady (Clondalkin RFC)
20. Robin Foot (Portlaoise RFC)*
21. Conor McCrossan (North Kildare RFC)
22. Paul O’Connor (Gorey RFC)
23. Stephen Duffy (Wicklow RFC)
* Denotes previously uncapped player
