Mayo rugby talent to play for Connacht Eagles tomorrow

A promising Mayo talent is set to take another step on his rugby journey. Geesala native Fiachna Barrett has been named in the matchday squad for Connacht Eagles who will play Ulster on Friday.

Playing youth rugby with Ballina RFC, Barrett joined the Connacht Rugby Academy. The 21-year-old prop was selected to represent Ireland at the U-20 World Cup in South Africa last year and has already featured for the Connacht senior squad in some pre-season matches.

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Barrett was also selected to feature for the Ireland Combined Academies team that played four games against opponents from Italy last December.

Next challenge for Barrett will be the interprovincial match for the Connacht Eagles against Ulster A tomorrow, Friday, November 22. The game will take place at Ballynahinch RFC, kick-off at 3pm.

The full Connacht Eagles squad for tomorrow:

15. Shane Jennings

14. Chay Mullins

13. Byron Ralston

12. Daniel Hawkshaw

11. John Porch

10. Seán Naughton

9. Matthew Devine

1. Jordan Duggan

2. Adam McBurney

3. Temi Lasisi

4. Oisín Dowling

5. Darragh Murray

6. Bobby Power

7. Oisín McCormack (C)

8. Shamus Hurley-Langton

Replacements:

16. Eoin de Buitléar

17. Billy Bohan

18. Fiachna Barrett

19. Niall Murray

20. Charlie Keane

21. Tomás Farthing

22. Finn Treacy

23. Shane Mallon

24. James Nicholson

25. Andrew Smith