Seasoned Rugby Enthusiasts Eagerly Await Ringrose’s Return in URC Semi-final Clash
Dublin, Ireland – April 25, 2023 – Leinster Rugby’s talisman Garry Ringrose is set to make his highly anticipated return to the pitch on Saturday, as his side takes on the formidable Bulls in the United Rugby Championship semi-final at Loftus Versfeld.
The 29-year-old Ireland centre has been sidelined since facing Scotland in the Guinness Six Nations, but he has now been named in Leinster’s starting XV, the only change from the team that clinched a 43-20 victory over Ulster last week.
Ringrose’s inclusion sees Jamie Osborne drop to the bench, with Robbie Henshaw shifting inwards to partner the returning star at inside centre. Jack Conan also makes a comeback from a minor injury, replacing Max Deegan on the replacements.
“It’s a different route we have taken this season,” said assistant coach Robin McBryde. “We failed to reach the final on previous occasions. We’re coming to a tough place, with a team full of internationals. You can react positively, to having to do things the hard way.”
Leinster’s lineup for the crucial semi-final clash is as follows:
- Jimmy O’Brien (81 caps)
- Jordan Larmour (107 caps)
- Garry Ringrose (123 caps)
- Robbie Henshaw (91 caps)
- James Lowe (80 caps)
- Ross Byrne (161 caps)
- Jamison Gibson-Park (141 caps)
- Andrew Porter (121 caps)
- Dan Sheehan (63 caps)
- Tadhg Furlong (146 caps)
- Joe McCarthy (34 caps)
- James Ryan (82 caps) (c)
- Ryan Baird (70 caps)
- Josh van der Flier (141 caps)
- Caelan Doris (81 caps)
Replacements:
- Rónan Kelleher (64 caps)
- Cian Healy (278 caps)
- Michael Ala’alatoa (71 caps)
- Ross Molony (183 caps)
- Jack Conan (147 caps)
- Luke McGrath (211 caps)
- Ciarán Frawley (88 caps)
- Jamie Osborne (46 caps)
Rugby enthusiasts eagerly await Ringrose’s return, as Leinster look to secure a spot in the URC final and continue their pursuit of silverware in the 2022-23 season.
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