New boy Prescott named in Leinster squad
Wednesday, 1 September 2010 21:34New Leinster signing Ben Prescott has been named in a 24-man Leinster squad to face the Glasgow Warriors in Friday night's Magners League encounter.
Tight-head prop Prescott has joined the province from Nottingham until the end of the season.
Leinster Manager Guy Easterby said: 'We are pleased to complete a deal for Ben and he will add further competition to the pack, especially in light of the unfortunate long-term injury to Stan Wright.
'Ben trained with the squad this week and we are confident that his experience and ability will be a welcome addition to the panel for the remainder of the season.'
Ireland trio John Fogarty, Jamie Heaslip and Shane Horgan have also been named in an enlarged 24-man panel with a team announcement now expected on Thursday lunchtime.
Leinster squad to face Glasgow Warriors in the Magners League at Firhill on Friday 3 September:
Forwards: John Fogarty, Mariano Galarza,Jamie Heaslip, Nathan Hines, Stephen Keogh, Jack McGrath, Sean O'Brien, Ed O'Donoghue, Ben Prescott, Mike Ross, Dominic Ryan, Simon Shawe, Richardt Strauss, Heinke van der Merwe
Backs: Isaac Boss, Luke Fitzgerald, Shane Horgan, Ian Madigan, Fergus McFadden, Niall Morris, Isa Nacewa, Paul O'Donohoe, Eoin O'Malley, Eamonn Sheridan
