O’Kelly set to break Leinster caps record

MALCOLM O’KELLY could become Leinster’s most capped player in Saturday’s top-of-the-table Magners League clash with Llanelli Scarlets, (Stradey Park, 5.30pm).

O’Kelly set to break Leinster caps record
Thu, 27 Mar, 2008 - 00:00
Barry Coughlan

The Templeogue College man made his 139th provincial appearance in last weekend’s 34-18 victory over the Glasgow Warriors bringing him level with Leinster legend Reggie Corrigan. Leo Cullen, who started alongside O’Kelly in the second row last weekend, could also make his 100th appearance for the province if introduced by coach Michael Cheika.

The Leinster boss has included 11 internationals in his 26 man squad including Girvan Dempsey, Jamie Heaslip, Shane Horgan and Luke Fitzgerald.

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