All eyes on Sam Prendergast as he looks to settle outhalf question
Having decided against joining Connacht last summer, the 21-year-old has a chance on Saturday to strengthen his cases for leading roles with Leinster and Ireland
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Having decided against joining Connacht last summer, the 21-year-old has a chance on Saturday to strengthen his cases for leading roles with Leinster and Ireland
Simon Easterby’s side beat the Toyota Cheetahs 33-24 in Bloemfontein
Sam Prendergast starts his third game of the tour at outhalf where he will be partnered by Cormac Foley
With Dan Sheehan sidelined, Kelleher is vital for Saturday’s renewal at which more than 70,000 supporters expected
Simon Easterby’s team scored three tries in the opening quarter against the Australian Super Rugby side
Squad looking to make it two wins from two games in South Africa
Versatile Ulster player ‘starting to find his feet’ in the 15s game after a month
Irish side’s win was built on excellent individual performances, where some of the handling and offloading was a treat
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Cormac Izuchukwu and James Culhane join Kendellen in an experienced backrow while Ireland Sevens OlympianZac Ward is named on the left wing
Last trip to South Africa in 2022 under Simon Easterby proved an unqualified success with half a dozen players going on to make an impact at senior Test level
Munster prop Mark Donnelly and Leinster back Charlie Tector also called up as Shayne Bolton, Jack Boyle and Tommy O’Brien are unavailable
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