Deegan: Big game involvement key to Ireland recall

'There are four back rows in the Ireland squad from Leinster so if you're beating them in here then you're getting into the Ireland squad, I believe.'

GUNNING FOR GREEN: Leinster's Max Deegan.  ©INPHO/Tom Maher

Max Deegan may have just notched his 100th appearance for Leinster but the back rower feels in a hurry, both to fulfill his potential with the province and reignite his Ireland career.

Reaching a century of caps, as the 27-year-old did at the RDS last Saturday in Leinster’s 34-13 BKT URC victory over the Sharks is as good a time as any for reflection on a career to date and the prospects for further progression.