Easterby answers Leinster's call
PA Sport
December 10, 2007
Guy Easterby has come out of retirement to rejoin Leinster on a short-term contract until the end of the Heineken Cup pool stages. The former Ireland international will bolster Leinster's scrum-half depth in the absence of Chris Whitaker, who suffered a fractured ankle in the Heineken Cup defeat by Toulouse last month. Easterby, 36, quit professional rugby at the end of last season but he has been a regular this season for Otley in England's National League Two. Leinster coach Michael Cheika said: ``Guy has huge experience in the game and was a popular member of the squad up until his retirement and I have no doubt he will give us the depth in the scrum-half position that we need at this important part of our year. ``He is a proven leader and it is also an added boost that he is familiar with the set-up. ``I would also like to express my thanks to Otley for their understanding and co-operation in facilitating the move.'' Easterby will be eligible to play in both the Heineken Cup and the Magners League. |
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