A key member of the South Africa U18 side will join Leinster’s academy at the end of the year.
Leinster academy manager Simon Broughton confirmed on Tuesday that Josh Neill had been added to the year one academy intake.
The Ireland-qualified loose forward is currently attending Rondebosch Boys’ High in Cape Town.
Neill captained Western Province at the U18 Craven Week and was named Player of the Tournament. He then featured for SA U18 against France, Ireland and England in the U18 International Series.
He has an older brother, Jordan, who is already based in Ireland and currently playing cricket with the Northern Knights.
Welcome Josh
Leinster Academy Manager, Simon Broughton, has confirmed the addition of Josh Neill to the Year 1⃣ Academy intake
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