Niall Morris joins Leinster

Former wing Niall Morris has joined on a short-term deal.
The 27-year-old utility back has already met with the rest of the Leinster squad and has taken part in the pre-season schedule.
Morris played 75 times for the Tigers scoring 18 tries in his five seasons. The former Blackrock College student joined the side from Leinster in 2011 having played on eight occasions for his home province scoring three tries in four starts in the Celtic League.
He won a Premiership medal in 2012/13 with Leicester scoring a try in the final in Twickenham against and has also played for the Emerging team on three occasions and has six caps and two tries for the Ireland U20s.
He said, “After five enjoyable years in , I am delighted to return to my home province, Leinster.
“I know the club well and it has fantastic players, staff and supporters. It is one of the biggest clubs in Europe and I am very much looking forward to being part of such a great set-up, again.”
Leinster Head Coach Leo Cullen added: “Niall was unlucky with injuries in his last season in England but has performed at a very high level for the Tigers in both the Premiership and in the .
“He brings good experience to our back three, an area that is already very competitive and we look forward to seeing Niall in action on a pitch soon.”
 

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