Facing best structured rugby outfit in Europe is Leinster’s ideal litmus test

Joey Carbery won’t be leaving Leinster anytime soon.

Facing best structured rugby outfit in Europe is Leinster’s ideal litmus test
Fri, 08 Dec, 2017 - 00:00
Ronan OGara
Ronan O’Gara

He moved back to Athy when he was 11 and all he has known is the desire to play for Leinster.

Johnny Sexton is 32 now, Carbery has done the hard yards and served his apprenticeship.

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