Roux makes home debut

Leinster’s new overseas signing, Quinn Roux, will make his home debut when the Heineken Cup champions take on Newport Gwent Dragons in tonight’s RaboDirect Pro12 clash at the RDS.

Sat, 08 Sep, 2012 - 01:00
Barry Coughlan

Former South African Stormers lock Roux partners skipper Leo Cullen in the second row as coach Joe Schmidt hands Academy back rower Ben Marshall a rare starting spot. He made his debut for the province away to Ulster two years ago and now comes into the unit alongside Shane Jennings and number eight Leo Auva’a.

Ireland hooker Sean Cronin is included in the front row beside Jamie Hagan and Jack McGrath and that will be a welcome boost to Schmidt as Leinster continue to struggle with injuries.

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