Three Laois rugby players have been named in the Ireland Club team to face Portugal ‘A’ in a match in Lisbon Friday.
Ratheniska’s Craig Adams, who plays for Terenure, has been named on the wing.
While Portlaoise’s Conor Kelly, who is with Clontarf, has been selected at outhalf.
And the third member of the team from Laois in Portlaoise’s Luke Rigney. The Terenure man has been named as loose head prop.
All three are former members of Portlaoise Rugby Club and this is a huge honour for them.
The game, which will be streamed live on irishrugby+, kicks off at 5pm on March 14.
Head Coach Adam Craig said: “The players have all worked hard at our training camps and we’re excited for this game against Portugal ‘A’.
“The Energia All-Ireland League is packed with talented players and there are exciting matches every week.
“It’s fantastic to have these players pull on a green jersey and represent Ireland and the league in this way.”
Ireland Club Team & Replacements v Portugal ‘A’, Agronomia Rugby Club, Lisbon, Friday, March 14, 5pm
15. Conor Rankin (Ballynahinch RFC)*
14. Conor Hayes (St. Mary’s College RFC)
13. George Pringle (Ballynahinch RFC)
12. Mark Best (Ballynahinch RFC)
11. Craig Adams (Terenure College RFC)
10. Conor Kelly (Clontarf FC)
9. Lewis Finlay (City of Armagh RFC)*
1. David Begley (Young Munster RFC)
2. Dylan Donnellan (Clontarf FC)
3. Luke Rigney (Terenure College RFC)*
4. Bradley Luney (Ballynahinch RFC)
5. Fionn Gilbert (Clontarf FC)
6. Jack Kelleher (Cork Constitution FC) Captain
7. Bailey Faloon (Young Munster RFC)*
8. Jordan Coghlan (Terenure College RFC)
Replacements
16. Bobby Sheehan (UCD RFC))
17. Marcus Hanan (Terenure College RFC)*
18. Luke Masters (Cork Constitution FC)*
19. Sean Rigney (Young Munster RFC)*
20. David Whitten (Instonians RFC)*
21. Richie Fahy (St. Mary’s College RFC)*
22. Tadhg Bird (Clontarf FC)*
23. Adam La Grue (Terenure College RFC)
24. Ethan Baxter (St. Mary’s College RFC)*
25. Alex Molloy (Old Wesley RFC)*
*Denotes uncapped player
Ireland Club Team Management
Head Coach: Adam Craig
Lineout Coach: Emmet MacMahon
Scrum and Defence Coach: Ger Slattery
Athletic Performance Coach: Mark Synnott
Performance Analyst: Michael Harding
Physiotherapist: Martin Dunlop
Team Doctor: Billy Twomey
Baggage Master: Paddy ‘Rala’ O’Reilly
Assistant Bagman: Ian Connaughton
Team Manager: Mark Hamilton
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