Academy out-half Sam Prendergast to make Leinster debut

U20's Grand Slam winner Sam Prendergast name in Leinster's starting XV for clash against Emirates Lions.

DEBUT: Sam Prendergast is set to make his Leinster senior debut. Pic: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Leinster boss Leo Cullen has included academy star Sam Prendergast in his starting XV for their BKT URC game against Emirates Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday (3pm Irish time).

20-year-old Prendergast has been rewarded for his string of fine performances on route to under-20 Six Nations Grand Slam glory.