It's like Christmas in September for Leinster as they roll into the Vodacom URC opener with a triple shot of espresso—Robbie Henshaw, Jordan Larmour, and Will Connors are back and buzzing! Picture this: the trio, freshly recovered from last season's injuries, strutting into Cape Town ready to face the Stormers this Friday. And yes, they’re not just there to soak up the South African sun—they are fit and raring to go!
While the boys are back in town, it's not all smooth sailing for Leinster. Hugo Keenan is out of the picture with a groin issue that'll keep him benched for a painful three months. Meanwhile, Caelan Doris and Joe McCarthy are stuck in the recovery room, nursing a shoulder and a foot respectively. But hey, every cloud has a silver lining, right?
"We're thrilled to have Robbie, Jordan, and Will back in the mix. Their return is timely, and they’re pumped to contribute to the team’s mission here in Cape Town,"
said a presumably smiling Leo Cullen, who’s also pumped to have lock Brian Deeny back in the squad, adding more beef to the Leinster lineup.
On the flip side, prop Jerry Cahir is grabbing his career by the horns. After dominating the All-Ireland League and scooping up Player of the Year awards like they were going out of style, Cahir has inked a short-term senior deal with Leinster. From the looks of it, he’s set to bulldoze his way from the bench, much like he did in the recent skirmish against Cardiff.
So, while Leinster might be a bit bruised, they’re far from beaten. With their Irish internationals back in action, a new prop on the block, and some seasoned players hitting their stride, they’re looking less like a rugby team and more like a well-oiled victory machine. Let’s see if the Stormers can weather this storm come Friday!
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It's like Christmas in September for Leinster as they roll into the Vodacom URC opener with a triple shot of espresso—Robbie Henshaw, Jordan Larmour, and Will Connors are back and buzzing! Picture this: the trio, freshly recovered from last season's injuries, strutting into Cape Town ready to face the Stormers this Friday. And yes, they’re not just there to soak up the South African sun—they are fit and raring to go!
While the boys are back in town, it's not all smooth sailing for Leinster. Hugo Keenan is out of the picture with a groin issue that'll keep him benched for a painful three months. Meanwhile, Caelan Doris and Joe McCarthy are stuck in the recovery room, nursing a shoulder and a foot respectively. But hey, every cloud has a silver lining, right?
"We're thrilled to have Robbie, Jordan, and Will back in the mix. Their return is timely, and they’re pumped to contribute to the team’s mission here in Cape Town,"
said a presumably smiling Leo Cullen, who’s also pumped to have lock Brian Deeny back in the squad, adding more beef to the Leinster lineup.On the flip side, prop Jerry Cahir is grabbing his career by the horns. After dominating the All-Ireland League and scooping up Player of the Year awards like they were going out of style, Cahir has inked a short-term senior deal with Leinster. From the looks of it, he’s set to bulldoze his way from the bench, much like he did in the recent skirmish against Cardiff.
So, while Leinster might be a bit bruised, they’re far from beaten. With their Irish internationals back in action, a new prop on the block, and some seasoned players hitting their stride, they’re looking less like a rugby team and more like a well-oiled victory machine. Let’s see if the Stormers can weather this storm come Friday!
Teams: Leinster, Stormers