Controller Ross Byrne takes reins for 100th Leinster cap

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Leinster fly-half Harry Byrne

EXETER, ENGLAND - APRIL 10: Ross Byrne of Leinster kicks a penalty during the Heineken Champions Cup Quarter Final match between Exeter Chiefs and Leinster at Sandy Park on April 10, 2021 in Exeter, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

ROSS Byrne will win his 100th Leinster cap today against La Rochelle.
The fly-half, 26, has been named to start in place of the injured Johnny Sexton with Luke McGrath captaining the province from scrum-half.
Byrne made his debut for Leinster off the bench away to Edinburgh in Leo Cullen’s first game in charge in September 2015. He has scored five tries and 612 points as well as winning 13 caps for Ireland.
Leinster lock Devin Toner said: “At this stage in Europe you just want to play the best teams. We did really well against Exeter Chiefs and La Rochelle are one of the best teams in Eur...

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