Ella sees chances for Leinster young guns

NEW Leinster coach Gary Ella told his first press conference that the world cup offered an opportunity for young players to force their way into his team.

In the Leinster squad to face Gloucester in a friendly game this Friday are Reggie Corrigan, Denis Hickie and Girvan Dempsey, although both Brian O’Driscoll and Victor Costello are not being used.

“I spoke to Eddie [O’Sullivan] last week, and he wants to see the players playing before the world cup, to get match practice,” Ella said, who also said that Shane Horgan is still hopeful of being selected for world cup duty.