Debut for Te’o as Leinster chase back-to-back wins

Former Rugby League star, Ben Te’o, makes his Leinster debut in tonight’s Guinness Pro12 clash with Edinburgh (RDS, 7.35pm), as the champions aim to secure back-to-back league victories for the first time this season.

Debut for Te’o as Leinster chase back-to-back wins
Fri, 31 Oct, 2014 - 00:00
Dáire Walsh

The former South Sydney Rabbitohs star featured in the ‘A’ side’s 26-24 defeat to Carmarthen Quins on Saturday, and has received the nod to partner Noel Reid in the Blues’ midfield.

Having made a similar transition during his own playing career, Leinster coach Matt O’Connor has been able to provide some valuable insight to the Auckland native, who is also benefiting from living under the same roof as the Kearney brothers, Rob and Dave.

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