This is a strictly second string affair with brighter lights, like Jack McGrath and Leinster captain for the evening Rob Kearney, in need of some rugby. Ulster’s blatant lack of players just below international standard, following a mass exodus, retirement or otherwise, leaves them lacking the key ingredient for any successful sports club (Exhibit A: Leinster). LEINSTER: R Kearney (capt); A Byrne, C O’Brien, N Reid, B Daly; C Frawley, J Gibson-Park; J McGrath, S Cronin, A Porter; R Molony, M Kearney; Josh Murphy, S Penny, M Deegan. Replacements: J Tracy, E Byrne, M Bent; O Dowling, C Doris, H O’Sullivan, R Byrne, J O’Brien. Replacements: J Andrew, A Warwick, T O’Toole, C Montgomery, C Ross, J Stewart, B Houston, P Nelson.

Source: The Irish Times January 04, 2019 18:56 UTC