Jennings: Leinster wary of Aironi’s physical threat

LEINSTER coach Joe Schmidt is taking few chances as he takes his side to Italy to face Magners League basement side Aironi at the Stadio Luigi Zaffanella today.

Jennings: Leinster wary of Aironi’s physical threat
Sat, 23 Apr, 2011 - 01:00
Alan Good

Brian O’Driscoll leads a team which has a blend of youth and experience for the trip to Italy and he partners Eoin O’Malley at centre, with Fergus McFadden reverting to the right wing.

The back three is completed by full-back David Kearney, who is in line to make his 11th appearance of the season — which includes four league tries — and Luke Fitzgerald.

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