Stars on show at AIL this weekend as Leinster release players to clubs

Leinster’s ingenious decision to release 30 players to their clubs, despite having 17 with Ireland, has shone a positive light on round 5 of the Energia All-Ireland League and a less favourable one on the other three provinces.

Naturally this initiative, which includes 12 senior players, has its issues, such as coaches blending sides together, while spare a thought for Old Wesley coach Morgan Lennon when his eyes glanced over UCD’s selection.