Byrne, Kelleher and Baird back in the mix for Leinster's clash with Glasgow as many of Ireland’s frontliners set to be rested
Indeed, the way van der Flier has taken his game to another level at the age of 28/29, is proof to all players, not just openside flankers, that the only ceiling a player has is the one he creates for himself.
“He’s obviously an amazing player, but an unbelievable person. I’m delighted for his family as well. Dirk and Olly, his parents, will be over the moon. Fully deserved and it gave this place a great buzz this morning as well seeing that.”“He’s very diligent with it. You should see how much food he eats the day before a game, just to get all that energy. He has this pasta bake thing that he keeps talking about. You can see it on the pitch though.
“In attack, he is one of the most explosive runners. He’s got great delivery if you use him in that scrumhalf role off the lineout, makes good decisions with ball-in-hand. “So, to have him in Leinster, you don’t have to look any further, he’s there on the doorstep. For the youngsters coming through, you’d be foolish not to learn from Josh.
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