James Ryan wary of potential Cian Prendergast impact as Connacht look to claim scalp

Since making his professional debut in a Pro14 bout against Edinburgh in October 2020, Kildare native Prendergast has established himself as a regular presence in the westerners’ pack.

Sat, 31 Dec, 2022 - 06:56

Daire Walsh

Ahead of their clash in the United Rugby Championship at the RDS on Sunday evening (kick-off 7.35pm), Leinster’s James Ryan has earmarked Cian Prendergast as one of the key threats in a Connacht side that will be out to claim a major interprovincial scalp.

Since making his professional debut in a Pro14 bout against Edinburgh in October 2020, Kildare native Prendergast has established himself as a regular presence in the westerners’ pack. The consistency of his performances for Connacht saw him being included in the travelling party for Ireland’s summer tour of New Zealand and he started at blindside flanker in the two midweek encounters with the Māori All Blacks.