URC team news: Former Ireland under-20 star McErlean to make Leinster debut

Cullen has handed academy full-back Henry McErlean his Leinster debut for the visit of the in-form Italians. McErlean was part of Richie Murphy's Ireland outfit that won last year’s under-20 Six Nations.
URC team news: Former Ireland under-20 star McErlean to make Leinster debut

DEBUT MAN: Henry McErlean. Pic: Ben Brady, Inpho

Leinster boss Leo Cullen has named his side to take on Benetton Rugby in the BKT United Rugby Championship on Saturday afternoon at the RDS.

Cullen has handed academy full-back Henry McErlean his Leinster debut for the visit of the in-form Italians. McErlean was part of Richie Murphy's Ireland outfit that won last year’s under-20 Six Nations.

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