Go back to September and Ospreys coach Allan Clarke felt the need to defend his weakened selection for an away game against Munster. Dan McFarland, like Leo Cullen, opted to withhold a bunch of his Test stars for Ulster’s meeting with Leinster on Saturday evening. “We have competitive teams, we play some good rugby in this league, people want to come and watch it. I actually like - and I think a lot of people will like it - that they come out see and young Irish players playing. It was talked about during the week, it’s exciting to see this young blood, putting together some lovely rugby as well.

Source: Irish Examiner January 07, 2019 03:45 UTC