Today sees the return clash of Leinster vs Ulster in the first ever schools origin series in Ireland today. With Leinster currently leading the series 1-0, and with home advantage, Ulster have it all ahead of them today.
Ulster Coach Wayne Kelly named his team for the final game of the Schools of Origin series making several positional and enforced changes.
James Milligan is forced to the sideline with a shoulder injury in the previous outing so Mark Pyper takes his berth on the wing. Michael Whittal comes in to the centre so Daryl Hand is given the full backs role and Phil Steele reverts to his more natural position on the wing.
Adam Anderson comes off the bench after a fine display last time out and takes over from Conor McNeill in the halves. Up front Ross Bingham gets his chance at prop with Jake Gardner dropping back into second row and Johnny Mooney again skippering the side form loose forward.
A strong bench, with the inclusion of Adam McBurney, will no doubt play a factor into the outcome of this game.
Meanwhile Leinster coaching pair Conor Kelly and Anthony McCreery are able to name a full strength squad for their home fixture.
Only three changes have been made to the side that beat Ulster in Belfast two weeks ago with Mark Rogers, Fionn McCarthy and Paul Bolger coming into the starting line up.
Exciting fullback Adam Brodigan along with talented centre Sean Hayes caused Ulster problems in the last game and will be players to look out for.
A win of any sort for Leinster will see them crowned inaugural Schools Origin Champions while Ulster need to win by more than 23 points to grab that crown. The Match is set to take place today in Boyne RFC, Drogheda with kick off being 2pm.
Ulster Team:
- Daryll Hand
- Phil Steele
- Johnny Dunlop
- Michael Whittal
- Mark Pyper
- Adam Anderson
- Ryan Duddy
- Ross Bingham
- Thomas McGookin
- Mark Bishop
- Jake Gardner
- Tom Campbell
- Johnny Mooney ©
- Ben Cullen
- Johnny Creighton
- Ty Mackness
- Adam McBurney
Head Coach: Wayne Kelly Leinster Team:
- Adam Brodigan
- Fionn McCarthy
- Sean Hayes
- Mark Rogers
- Luke Hasle O’Brien
- Cian Harrington
- Conor Redmond
- Ryan Healy (Captain)
- Emmett Banahan
- Paul Bolger
- Liam McMahon
- Adam Carberry
- Cathal Duffy
- Nick Smith
- Cathal Downey
- Darren Madden
- Tom Burke
- Craig Black
Leinster Head Coach: Conor Kelly Assistant Coach: Anthony McCreery
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