Leinster scrum coach Roly Meates confirmed his commitment to the province today, having turned an offer from the Scottish Rugby Union.
Mick Dawson, Leinster Rugby Chief Executive, expressed his delight at keeping the services of Meates: "Leinster are delighted to have retained the invaluable services of Roly Meates.
"Once approached by Scotland, Roly informed the Leinster Branch, and he kept us fully briefed on his discussions at all times." Roly has told us that he is looking forward to the new season and working with Gary Ella and Willie Anderson."
"All in Leinster are looking forward to Gary Ella's arrival this week. We now have our squad finalised and our coaching team complete".
"Our first pre-season game against Gloucester is just over two weeks away and we look forward to a successful season." Dawson concluded.
Leinster Lions Squad
Forwards:
Niall Breslin, David Blaney, Emmett Byrne, Shane Byrne, Reggie Corrigan, Victor Costello, Peter Coyle, Leo Cullen, Des Dillon, Ben Gissing, Keith Gleeson, Gavin Hickie, Shane Jennings, Aidan Kearney, Aidan McCullen, Eric Miller, Darren Molloy, Malcolm O' Kelly, Niall Treston.
Backs:
Felipe Contepomi, Gordon D'Arcy, Girvan Dempsey, Derek Hegarty, Denis Hickie, Shane Horgan, Matthew Leek, Kieran Lewis, John McWeeney, James Norton, Brian O' Driscoll, Brian O' Meara, Brian O' Riordan, David Quinlan, Christian Warner.