Player Movements: Leinster

August 08, 2016
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With 17 players headed to the door, Leinster has only made 4 new signings to boost their 2016/17 campaign, with 17 other players extending their stay at the club.

Below is a list of the players that will take the field for Leinster, and those who have decided to take off the club's jersey this year.

Robbie Henshaw (signed 16 February 2016 from Connacht)

Robbie joined the Connacht Academy in 2012, and made his senior Connacht debut against Cardiff Blues in his first year.

The fullback earned himself a call up to the national training squad for the 6 Nations, having previously represented Ireland at Schools, Under 18 and 19 levels.

Robbie has joined Leinster on a three year deal that would end after the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Ian Nagle (signed 16 February 2016 from London Irish)

Nagle made his senior debut for Munster in March 2010 and in November the same year was voted man of the match as the side beat Australia at Thomond Park.

He was on a full contract with Munster, after having been promoted from the academy for the 2010/2011 season

The 27-year-old has represented Ireland at underage, playing for the under-19 and under-20 teams.

Jamison Gibson-Park (signed 12 May 2016 from Hurricanes)

Gibson-Park made his debut for Taranaki in 2012, and scored four tries in eleven appearances while also being awarded the most promising player of the year.

In 2013, he made his first Super Rugby start in the Blues' 21-28 loss over the Bulls in Round 4 of the competition.

The 24-year-old was the last man to join the Hurricanes' 2015 squad after head coach Chris Boyd looked to fill gaps at halfback.

Niall Morris (signed 4 July 2016 from Leicester Tigers)

Morris moved from the Irish province to Welford Road in 2011, scoring 18 tries in 75 appearances for the Tigers.

The 27-year-old came through the Leinster Academy and represented Ireland Under-20 at the Junior World Championships in 2008.

He joins Leinster on a short-term contract.

Players who left Leinster this year:

Ben T'eo (to Worcester Warriors)

Ian Madigan (to Bordeaux Begles)

Marty Moore (to Wasps)

Daragh Fanning (retired)

Cian Kelleher (to Connacht)