11 Sep Navan RFC Team Announced for Leinster Senior Pennant Final
Senior Men’s Head Coach Dan Van Zyl has named his Navan RFC Men’s 1st XV matchday squad to face Bective Rangers in tomorrow afternoon’s Leinster Senior Pennant Final at Energia Park, Donnybrook (1:30 PM Kick-off).
Tomorrow’s fixture represents a momentous occasion for the club, marking our Men’s 1st XV’s first competition final appearance since earning promotion to the All-Ireland League (AIL) and senior ranks in 2009. Outside of taking the AIL Division 2C crown in 2017, this is the team’s first cup decider in 17 years since the All-Ireland Junior Cup final against Tullamore in 2009.
Navan RFC Men’s 1st XV Matchday Squad
Prop Gary Faulkner captains the side from the front row as Navan name a strong, dynamic matchday 23:
Starting XV:
- Alex McGoey
- Fionn Craik
- Gary Faulkner (Captain)
- Eoghan Noonan
- Ben McCreary
- Niall Hurley
- Euan Groenewald
- Alex Carter
- Kit Waddington
- Mark Farrell
- Luke Dolan
- Declan O’Connor
- Shaun O’Reilly
- Greg Edogun
- Shane Walshe
Replacements Bench:
- Shane O’Connor, 17. Michael McAteer, 18. Jack Smith, 19. Callum Breeds, 20. Andrew Beggy, 21. Philip Smyth, 22. Sean Walsh, 23. Luke Bryan.
Squad Injury Reserves:
- Matthew Clinton,
- Mark Russell.
Tomorrow’s Pennant Final kicks off a huge Leinster Branch triple-header at Donnybrook:
- 1:30 PM: Leinster Senior Pennant Final — Navan RFC vs. Bective Rangers
- 3:30 PM: Leinster Senior League Final — Blackrock College vs. Naas RFC
- 5:30 PM: Leinster Senior Cup Final — Lansdowne FC vs. St. Mary’s College RFC
Entry is strictly ticketed by Leinster Rugby via Universe (€10 Adults, €5 Kids/OAPs):
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We encourage all members, youth players, parents, and the wider Navan & Meath sports community to travel up to Donnybrook tomorrow afternoon to paint the stands Navy & Sky Blue!
For those unable to attend, the Final will be Live-Streamed with no commentary on the BF Sports Analysis YouTube channel:
Following the match, everyone is invited back to the clubhouse at Balreask Old to welcome the team home and continue the evening’s activities.
Best of luck to Dan, Gary, and the entire squad tomorrow!