Leo Cullen offers ringing endorsement for Ross Byrne ahead of Ulster clash

Ross Byrne: An important player for Leinster despite falling down the pecking order at international level. Picture: INPHO/Ben Brady

His younger brother Harry may have moved ahead of him in the international pecking order, but Leinster head coach Leo Cullen continues to have full trust in Ross Byrne’s ability to steer his side at out-half.

Whereas the elder of the Byrne siblings watched on from a distance as Ireland enjoyed an unbeaten march through the Autumn Nations Series, Harry picked up his second senior cap in last Sunday’s 53-7 victory over Argentina in the Aviva Stadium.