Liam Turner excited to lead Leinster into battle with World Cup debutants

While Turner is still a young man at just 23, he is attempting to make up for lost time with Leinster this season.

SKIPPER: Andrew Smith and Liam Turner arrive for training

More than three years on from helping the Ireland U20s to claim a Six Nations Grand Slam, Liam Turner will once more find himself up against international opposition in Energia Park on Friday afternoon.

With the United Rugby Championship currently on hiatus due to the Autumn Nations Series, Leinster are welcoming Chile to the south Dublin venue for a Bank of Ireland friendly encounter (kick-off 2pm).