Four Kilkenny natives to feature for Leinster Rugby against Ulster

Kilkenny's Steve Ashmore, Josh Evans, Jake Caldbeck, Garry Dunne and assistant coach Wes Carter before a Leinster Rugby Juniors squad training session. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

placeholder image — Kilkenny's Steve Ashmore, Josh Evans, Jake Caldbeck, Garry Dunne and assistant coach Wes Carter before a Leinster Rugby Juniors squad training session. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

The Leinster selection includes three Kilkenny RFC call ups

The Leinster squad has been named for the upcoming Men’s Junior Interprovincial series, which kicks off this weekend.

The home province begin their campaign against Ulster on Saturday at the Gorey RFC grounds at 3pm, with a number of Kilkenny personnel involved.

Kilkenny RFC players; Josh Evans, Garry Dunne and Jake Caldbeck have all been selected to play, while three-time All-Ireland winner with the county, Walter Walsh is also included. The 33 year old Tullogher Rosbercon clubman currently plays his club rugby with New Ross RFC.

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This season’s captain is Boyne RFC player Eoghan Duffy. Eoghan has just had a very successful season with his home club Boyne RFC, who won Leinster League Div 1B and are promoted to Division 1A for next season.