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Saturday 5 December 2020
This week’s episode of The42 Rugby Weekly found the lads in unanimous agreement.
Ireland international Richardt Strauss will also retire next month while out-half Cathal Marsh and flanker Peadar Timmins have been released.
Leinster’s club captain endured a slow start to the week, but back on the wing he’s ready for another crack at his fellow Aucklander.
Garry Ringrose, who was 18 when Nacewa first retired, says the Aucklander brings a mix of intensity and calm when times are tough on the field for Leinster.
The province say that Jamie Heaslip will see a specialist about a lower back issue this week.
The 34-year-old twisted his knee in training last week.
The former Fiji international in his seventh season at the RDS.
The 32-year-old is set for a comeback after two seasons out of the game.
THIS WEEKEND MARKS the first Saturday and Sunday since six weeks of Level 5 restrictions across the country ended on 1 December.
Many will use the occasion to socialise and see people whom they haven’t been able to meet since October, particularly after the re-opening of pubs and restaurants yesterday.
Others have already used the days since the return to Level 3 on Tuesday to meet people.
However, public health officials are still urging the public to limit their social contacts in order to prevent another rise in cases over the festive period.
Today we’re asking: Has your number of social contacts increased since the end of Level 5 restrictions?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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