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Up until that point, he had been dreaming about wearing the blue jersey of Leinster .
“I said, ‘Yes’ before he could even finish the sentence,” is how Prendergast remembered that call with Elwood a couple of years later. Naturally enough, he hasn’t had the responsibility in senior professional rugby because there have been more experienced, older heads for his coaches to pick. But the traits of leading by example and fighting relentlessly have remained an essential part of his game. Ireland boss Andy Farrell is a fan of Prendergast’s ferocity, giving him three caps before he narrowly missed out on making the 2023 World Cup squad.
His lineout skills are a big strength to go along with his tackling power, aggressive ball-carrying, smooth handling skills, and high work rate. By his admission, the one big area he has had to work on has been his discipline and that will be an even more important challenge now that he’s captain. Prendergast in 2020 during his first season with Connacht. James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO
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