Rúaidhrí O’Connor: It’s Harry’s game with younger Byrne brother in pole position to lead Leinster’s backline
Sibling rivalry: Ross, left, and Harry Byrne are chasing the Leinster No 10 shirt
There’s no monarchy in this neck of the woods, but there’s been plenty of talk about succession all the same.
King Johnny abdicated after a long and successful reign last year and now there’s a scramble for his No 10 shirt at Leinster where they’ve never won a Champions Cup without a Sexton at the helm. It wouldn’t be a succession drama without a bit of sibling rivalry and Leinster’s battle features a long-anointed heir in Ross Byrne and his younger brother Harry. Throw in Ciarán Frawley and Sam Prendergast and it’s a competitive field.
