Leinster Rugby Announces Five Changes for BKT United Rugby Championship Game Against Vodacom Bulls

As the Leinster team prepare to take on the Vodacom Bulls in their upcoming match, there have been significant changes to the starting lineup. Coach Leo Cullen has made five changes which could potentially impact the team’s performance. These changes will see some promising new players being given the opportunity to showcase their skills, while some seasoned players have been rested for this game. In this article, we will take a closer look at the five changes that have been made to the Leinster team and their potential impact on the outcome of the match.


Leinster Rugby has made five changes to their team that defeated Emirates Lions for their Round 18 encounter against Vodacom Bulls. The match will take place at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa and will be live on TG4, Premier Sports, and URC TV). Ed Byrne will captain the team, while the backline remains the same as the win against the Emirates Lions, with Chris Cosgrave, Dave Kearney, and Tommy O’Brien all starting. Ben Brownlee will partner with Liam Turner in the center of the field, while Sam Prendergast and Nick McCarthy will form a half-back partnership once again. The team will comprise three changes in the front row as Tadgh McElroy would start as hooker for the first time, and he will be joined by Byrne and Thomas Clarkson. Meanwhile, Alex Soroka will receive his first start of the season alongside Brian Deeny in the front row, and James Culhane will make his first start in the backrow alongside Will Connors and Max Deegan. The replacements include debutants-in-waiting Liam Molony and Conor O’Tighearnaigh while Temi Lasisi could make his first appearance of the season.


With these five changes, Leinster look set to bring their ‘A’ game to the upcoming matchup against the formidable Vodacom Bulls. Fans of the Dubliners can be excited about the fresh talent and tactical approaches that will be on display at the RDS Arena. It will be a tough match, with both teams boasting impressive records, but Leinster’s changes could be the catalyst for their success in what promises to be a thrilling encounter. Here’s hoping the players can live up to their potential and secure a crucial victory for the team.