Leinster’s Caelan Doris Returns for Champions Cup Clash Against Leicester

As the rugby season heats up, Leinster’s recent signing of Australian flanker Scott Fardy has garnered a lot of attention. However, another important addition to the team is winger James Lowe and openside Josh van der Flier’s unfortunate season-ending injury has opened up an opportunity for academy player Will Connors to make his mark. But it’s the inclusion of a relatively unknown player, named Scott Penny, who has garnered the interest of many – especially Leinster coach Leo Cullen. In a recent interview with RTE.ie, Cullen expressed his faith in Penny’s ability to fit in seamlessly on the openside, despite being relatively inexperienced. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at Penny’s talents and what we can expect from him in the upcoming season.


Leinster rugby team is set to face Leicester in the Champions Cup, and James Lowe believes they must take advantage of their familiar surroundings. With 23,000 tickets already sold for the match at Aviva Stadium, Lowe suggests that it is a luxury to play in a home field setting. Garry Ringrose and Caelan Doris will be returning to Leinster’s lineup for the upcoming match against the rival team. Meanwhile, Van der Flier will be out of the game, leaving more responsibilities for the rest of the team members. Leinster’s coach, Cullen, said that he expects Doris to seamlessly fill in the spot where Van der Flier left off. Cullen believes that Doris’s versatility in playing on the openside makes him a good addition to the starting lineup. Lastly, it’s a good sign that Leinster team members are adjusting well to the COVID-19 protocols since they are preparing to face Leicester at a reduced-capacity Aviva Stadium. With these developments, fans of Leinster rugby team are keeping their fingers crossed for another victory in the Champions Cup.


It remains to be seen how Doris will adjust to the openside position, but Cullen’s confidence in his abilities and potential for growth is certainly reassuring. With his impressive physicality and adaptability, Doris could surprise us all and become an essential asset on the Leinster team. As the season progresses, we’ll be eagerly watching to see how he fares in this new role and cheering him on every step of the way.