Conor handed no 7 jersey for visit of leicester

Mullingar’s Conor Gilsenan has been handed the No 7 jersey for London Irish’ mouthwatering clash with Leicester Tigers in their LV=Cup game in the Madejski Stadium tomorrow (3pm).

The former Leinster flanker has been showing fine form for the Exiles and played a full 80 minutes in the Exiles’ 70-14 victory over Roviga in the European Challenge Cup.

As the early season hots up, the Exiles have been rotating their side, particularly up front, on a regular basis and Conor will be hoping a solid performance against the Tigers tomorrow will keep to the forefront of London Irish Director of Rugby, Brian Smith’s mind.