High praise for record-breaking Leinster prop
SPOTLIGHT: Leinster head coach Leo Cullen and captain Jack Conan sang the praises of veteran Leinster and Ireland prop Cian Healy who broke the appearance record for Leinster.
Healy made his 281st appearance for Leinster in the side’s 34-6 win over the Dragons at Landsdowne Road on Saturday – surpassing the 280 appearance record of former Leinster and Ireland lock, Devin Toner.
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Coach Leo Cullen and Leinster captain Jack Conan paid their homage to the veteran prop forward.
“He’s a remarkable individual. We had big Devin [Toner] in the dressing room after the game making the presentation to him,” said Cullen.
“It was a special moment for Cian. Dev says he’s happy he’s passing it on, but I think it’s going to be a while before Cian has to pass it on to someone else. That is the reality.”
“He is a phenomenal individual and just such a popular member of the squad. It’s an amazing milestone for him and he has plenty more in the tank as well.”
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Skipper Jack Conan added: “It was nice to give Cian [Healy] the day he deserved. It was such a momentous occasion for him.”
“All the lads are incredibly proud of him and I’m glad we could do it for him and give him a win because it would have been pretty sickening not to do that for him.”
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