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Why is Leo Cullen leaving Leinster?

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Why is Leo Cullen leaving Leinster?

The Counter Ruck›
4 days ago17:22

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Monday saw Leinster announce that Leo Cullen will leave the province once his contract expires at the end of next season.


Gerry Thornley joins Nathan Johns to pick through why he’s going and who could replace Cullen atop the Leinster tree.


Produced by John Casey.

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