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Lenister and Ulster prepare for opening European ties

In rugby, Leinster have delayed naming their team for Saturday’s Heineken Cup opener against Racing Metro at the RDS.

Head coach Joe Schmidt has named an extended 25-man panel ahead of the game as the awaits an update on the fitness of Leo Cullen and Jonathan Sexton.

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A final decision will be made on the availability of the pair tomorrow before Schmidt releases his team-sheet.

Meanwhile, Ian Humphreys and Ruan Pieenar have been named as the half-back combination for Ulster’s clash with Aironi Rugby tomorrow night.

BJ Botha has been excluded due to a wrist injury, while Pedrie Wannenburg (pr: Wan-inn-burg) has been named in the back row in the continuted absence of Stephen Ferris.
 

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