Leinster's Jordan Larmour targets Ireland return in autumn internationals

Jordan Larmour has made a strong start to the season but he knows that's only half the battle in his bid to earn an Ireland recall for the November Tests.

The Leinster wing, who won the last of his 30 Ireland caps against Japan in July 2021, impressed in the tour matches against the Maori All Blacks last summer and has continued that form with Leinster in the BKT United Rugby Championship.

Larmour boasts a highlights reel of brilliant tries but his work in defence caught the eye in the wins against Benetton and Ulster. The 25-year-old was the top tackler in the Leinster backline in both matches and popped up with a big turnover in the victory in Belfast.

"It would be great to be involved [in the autumn Tests]," said Larmour. "I’m just kind of focusing on taking it game by game and doing anything I can put my hand up, doing the basics really well and then hopefully big moments from off the back of that.

"I'm happy the way the season started but I know I need to keep on improving and keep kicking on. It's a challenge I'm looking forward to."

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Leinster have been on an upward trajectory since the nervy opening-day win over Zebre Parma and Larmour knows that must continue when they face the Cell C Sharks on Saturday, live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player.

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