Leinster announce 08-09 squad

Leinster have announced their senior squad for the coming season.

Thu, 26 Jun, 2008 - 12:59

Leinster have announced their senior squad for the coming season.

The Magners League champions are boosted by the news of two new high-profile signings - South African World Cup winning prop Christoffel Johannes (CJ) Van Der Linde and Australian international back-row forward Rocky Elsom.

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