Elwood puts faith in young guns for ‘tough’ Ospreys clash

Connacht’s Eric Elwood is once again putting his faith in youngsters with Ireland U20 player Darragh Leader making his debut tomorrow against the Ospreys in Liberty Stadium (2.30pm).

Elwood puts faith in young guns for ‘tough’ Ospreys clash

The 19-years-old, who plays his club rugby with Galwegians, is named at fullback, having come off the bench last weekend for the Connacht Eagles.

Another youngster who has been grabbing the headlines, Robbie Henshaw, moves into the centre to join Mata Fifita in a new partnership with regulars David McSharry and Eoin Griffin injured.

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