Andrew Goodman and Sam Prendergast set for key roles on Emerging Ireland tour

Goodman believes last summer's trip had been a great experience for both Leinster men, and this forthcoming excursion would see Prendergast handed the playmaking reins

KEY ROLE: Backs coach Andrew Goodman during Leinster Rugby squad training at UCD in Dublin. Photo: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Both Andrew Goodman and Sam Prendergast spent a summer on tour in the background as Ireland slugged it out with the Springboks.

Both will return to South Africa this weekend very much front and centre as Emerging Ireland take the stage.