If Mcgrath & Lowe are starting in Bilbao, and there is even a 0.0001% chance of McGrath pulling up on the morning of the game, then JGP needs to travel.
If JGP is on the bench regardless, then Lowe could feasibly travel forthis one, but it's a bit of a kick in the gonads for him.
“As you all know first prize is a Cadillac El Dorado. Anyone wanna see second prize? Second prize is a set of steak knives. Third prize is you're fired.”
Leinster Rugby and Bank of Ireland have this afternoon confirmed that this Saturday’s British & Irish Cup Final against Ealing Trailfinders will be streamed live on the Leinster Rugby Facebook page from 2pm, with thanks to Bank of Ireland.
Bryan Byrne Ed Byrne
Ed Byrne and Bryan Byrne in action for Leinster Rugby in the Guinness PRO14. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile
Head coach Noel McNamara has named the Leinster Rugby ‘A’ team to face Ealing Trailfinders in the British & Irish Cup Final at Trailfinders Sports Ground tomorrow (KO 2pm).
Leinster Rugby and Bank of Ireland confirmed on Thursday that the final will be streamed live on the Leinster Rugby Facebook page, with thanks to Bank of Ireland.
Guinness, a proud sponsor of Leinster Rugby, have also asked a number of bars in Bilbao to (where possible) show the game for supporters visiting the Spanish city for the Champions Cup Final.
The Leinster ‘A’ team will be captained by Carlow man Bryan Byrne, with his brother, Ed, and Vakh Abdaladze joining him in the front row.
Mick Kearney and Ian Nagle are retained in the second-row from the dramatic comeback win in the semi-final against Jersey Reds.
There is just one change to the pack which sees Max Deegan come in at number 8. Josh Murphy and Peadar Timmins flank Deegan in the back row.
In the back line, Ciarán Frawley moves from full-back to out-half. He will be partnered in the half-backs by Charlie Rock.
Jack Kelly comes in to start in the 15 shirt, with Tommy O’Brien and Adam Byrne once again selected on the wings.
Conor O’Brien and Gavin Mullin will continue their midfield partnership in the final.
Watch live coverage of the British & Irish Cup Final from 2pm on Saturday on the Leinster Rugby Facebook page, with thanks to Bank of Ireland.
Leinster Rugby ‘A’
15. Jack Kelly
14. Adam Byrne
13. Gavin Mullin
12. Conor O’Brien
11. Tommy O’Brien
10. Ciarán Frawley
9. Charlie Rock
1. Ed Byrne
2. Bryan Byrne CAPTAIN
3. Vakh Abdaladze
4. Mick Kearney
5. Ian Nagle
6. Josh Murphy
7. Peadar Timmins
8. Max Deegan
16. Sean McNulty
17. Peter Dooley
18. Jack Aungier
19. Caelan Doris
20. Will Connors
21. Hugh O’Sullivan
22. Tom Daly
Obviously the management have been (understandably) conservative in keeping some of the usual 'A' team players as cover for the senior squad this weekend.
"This is breathless stuff.....it's on again. Contepomi out to Hickie,D'Arcy,Hickie.......................HICKIE FOR THE CORNER! THAT IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Who's really missing form this team? I doubt, for instance, Ross Byrne have been parachuted in here. Maybe Ross Molony the only that would have been involved but for Bilbao.
Really strong defence from us so far, including on our own line for extended periods. Winning a lot of collisions against a pack full of older, bigger men. Their maul looks dangerous though.
"This is breathless stuff.....it's on again. Contepomi out to Hickie,D'Arcy,Hickie.......................HICKIE FOR THE CORNER! THAT IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
