Leo Cullen announces expanded squad for URC matches in South Africa
20.09.26, 20:58 Updated 21.09.26, 10:02
Brian Strahan
There is quite the mix in Leo Cullen’s expanded squad to face the Lions and the Sharks in Johannesburg and Durban respectively over the next two weekends.
The uncapped triumvirate of Tadhg Brophy, Dylan McNeice and Todd Lawlor are included. The balance is there though, as most of Leinster’s Irish internationals are present, despite Jamison Gibson-Park not travelling.
Jack Conan, Dan Sheehan, Josh van der Flier, Garry Ringrose and James Ryan are all included. There is also the inclusion of Joey Carberry and Peter Dooley, having taken varied paths since their first stint with Leinster. Dooley has spent the last 4 years with Connacht, appearing on 67 occasions; including a pivotal role last season in helping the province reach the URC quarter-final and qualify for this seasons Champions Cup.
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Brian Strahan is a sports journalist and features writer, with work published in The Irish Times, RTÉ Sport, The 42.ie, Balls.ie and further publications; both in print and online. He is also the co-author of the autobiography of former Leinster and Ireland player, Reggie Corrigan - Leinster In The Beginning.