Leinster vs Zebre: Exciting Debut for Five Uncapped Players in URC Clash
Leinster Rugby is set to introduce five uncapped players in their lineup for the upcoming United Rugby Championship (URC) match against Zebre. The game will take place at Aviva Stadium, kicking off at 17:30 BST on Saturday.
Exciting Debut for Five Uncapped Players
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen is making significant changes to the team. With 22 players representing Ireland internationally, he has decided to implement 14 changes compared to last week’s game. The team faced a disappointing 31-14 defeat against Munster at Croke Park.
Matchday Squad Highlights
- Full-back Hugo McLaughlin and prop Jerry Cahir will debut from the start.
- Alex Usanov, Casper Gabriel, and Bobby Sheehan will begin the match on the bench.
- Bobby Sheehan is the younger brother of Dan Sheehan, an Ireland and British and Irish Lions hooker.
- Max Deegan is the only player remaining in the starting lineup from the previous match.
- Joshua Kenny will earn his first start on the right wing, following an earlier debut against the Sharks.
Team Captains and Key Players
Experienced scrum-half Luke McGrath will lead the team as captain. Harry Byrne returns as the fly-half. France’s Rabah Slimani will start in the tight-head position, while South African RG Snyman is named on the bench.
Recent Performance Overview
Leinster, the reigning URC champions, are currently struggling, having lost three out of their first four matches. The team aims to bounce back with a stronger performance against Zebre this weekend.
Full Matchday Squad
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Full-back | Hugo McLaughlin |
| Wing | Joshua Kenny |
| Wing | Andrew Osborne |
| Scrum-half (Captain) | Luke McGrath |
| Fly-half | Harry Byrne |
| Prop | Jerry Cahir |
| Prop | Alex Usanov |
| Hooker | Bobby Sheehan |
| Tight-head Prop | Rabah Slimani |
As Leinster prepares for this essential clash, fans will eagerly watch how the new players perform and if the team can secure a crucial win in the URC.
