Big week ahead for Byrne brothers in battle for Leinster's No. 10 jersey

Harry and Ross Byrne are vying for the same jersey and this weekend's selection feels significant. 
Big week ahead for Byrne brothers in battle for Leinster's No. 10 jersey

BROTHERS BATTLE: Ross and Harry Byrne during a Leinster Rugby captain's run at the RDS Arena in Dublin. Pic: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

A big week for Leinster. Not just in the context of Saturday’s round of 16 Investec Champions Cup tie against Leicester Tigers, but in the internal battle at out-half where two brothers are integral to the battle for the No.10 jersey.

Ross Byrne has been an able deputy for Johnny Sexton for years now. He has rarely put a foot wrong for the province and the 28-year old seemed to be front of queue when the former Ireland captain hung up his boots after the World Cup.

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