Leinster assistant coach Robin McBryde said the timing of the upcoming Emerging Ireland tour to South Africa is not ideal as Leinster get their season underway. Leinster are set to be without 12 players as a squad is set to make their way to South Africa in two weeks' time. Advertisement Players on the tour will likely miss at least two URC games, just as the season gets underway.
The Emerging Ireland team will face the Pumas in the campaign opener on Wednesday, October 2nd, before going head-to-head with Super Rugby outfit Western Force on Sunday, October 6th. They will conclude the Tour against defending Currie Cup champions the Cheetahs on Wednesday, October 9th, with all matches being played at Toyota Stadium. Speaking to the media ahead of Leinster's first game of the season away to Edinburgh on Friday, McBryde says it is not an ideal situation for the province, but understands the opportunity it presents to players.
Advertisement Advertisement "You can understand from a national perspective, they want to keep an eye on players and how they are developing and grow their depth charts. "It is not ideal timing for us because we are going to leave ourselves exposed with a couple of injuries in certain positions. It is what it is, and we have just got to get on with it.
"I am sure it will be a great experience for those youngsters that will be selected. “They are going away and representing their country at the end of the day. Advertisement "At the mean time, we have just g.