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CATCHING UP WITH What do you remember about the week
SOME OF LANSDOWNE’S leading up to your 1st international Cap? What
INTERNATIONALS memories jump out?
My dad presenting me my jersey the night
before. Parents presenting me with my cap after
Interviews by John Delany the game in the changing room. Walking down
the steps of the hotel on gameday was deece
Ronan Kelleher as well.

When did you make your LFC debut and what You have been part of the latest Irish squads for
song did you sing after? both the 6 Nations and Autumn Nations Cup.
Clontarf Away 2017/18 season. Got 5 seconds How has camp changed due to COVID?
into Monto before being told to sit down. Everyone just must follow the government
guidelines set out around social distancing
What are your favourite memories of etc. Other than that, though not too much has
Lansdowne? changed
Prendos try in the corner against Trinity in
college park ending a 100+ game try scoring You have had quite a meteoric rise in the last
drought in the AIL. 12-18 months. How would you describe it?
It has been good. I have been very lucky as
Favourite Rugby moment? (Playing or the team has been winning. But overall, just
spectating) delighted to be a part of it now.
Beating Clongowes in the semi-final of the
Junior Cup in 2012. Devin Toner

What are the main differences between playing What is your favourite Lansdowne memory?
AIL, Professional & International Rugby in your Not one specific memory but you couldn’t beat
opinion? the bus trip back from Limerick or Cork after
The accuracy of the detail from AIL to picking up a win and having a few beers.
Professional rugby and then speed in which
people are carrying out their roles from When did you make your LFC debut and what
professional to International. song did you sing after?
I think it was about 05 or 06, I had just played
a season for the U20’s and the seniors actually
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