Leinster name squad for Scarlets clash
Tuesday, 8 December 2009The Leinster squad to face the Scarlets in Saturday evening's Heineken Cup Pool 6 encounter in Parc Y Scarlets has been named.
Stan Wright has been added to the panel for the trip to Llanelli this weekend for the first time in two months and he is joined by eight players who were involved with Ireland over the recent November series, including recent international debutants Cian Healy and Sean O'Brien.
Nathan Hines (Scotland) and CJ van der Linde (South Africa) who were also involved with their respective countries are also in contention alongside the likes of John Fogarty, Shane Horgan, Fergus McFadden, Kevin McLaughlin, Mike Ross and Devin Toner who were all involved with Ireland 'A' in their victories over Tonga and the Argentina Jaguares.
In addition, a number of players such as Shaun Berne, Stephen Keogh and Paul O'Donohoe who have impressed in recent weeks in the British & Irish Cup are also included in the extended panel. The team is expected to be announced on Friday lunchtime.
LEINSTER squad to face the Scarlets on Saturday, 6pm:
Forwards: Cian Healy, Leo Cullen, John Fogarty, Jamie Heaslip, Nathan Hines, Bernard Jackman, Ronan McCormack, Stephen Keogh, Kevin McLaughlin, Sean O'Brien, Malcolm O'Kelly, Mike Ross, Devin Toner, CJ van der Linde, Stan Wright
Backs: Shaun Berne, Gordon D'Arcy, Girvan Dempsey, Shane Horgan, Chris Keane, Rob Kearney, Simon Keogh, Fergus McFadden, Isa Nacewa, Paul O'Donohoe, Brian O'Driscoll, Eoin Reddan
