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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
Sport
Michael Scully

'Byrne-ing' ambition can see Leinster consolidate top spot in Swansea

Harry Byrne comes in from the cold as Leinster's no 10 in Swansea this evening - and is handed a chance to present Andy Farrell with a timely reminder of what he can do.

Byrne starts for the first time this season and after making four substitute appearances for the sum total of 60 minutes playing time. Injury problems have badly disrupted what appeared to be a comfortable rise up the Leinster and Ireland pecking order.

Even last season, the 23-year-old only managed four starts at out-half as Leinster used him off the bench and at centre as well, so this is a real opportunity for him to stake his claim for the Blues and to nudge Farrell ahead of his upcoming Six Nations squad selection.

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