Leinster coach Sean O’Brien will line out for Naas RFC in the Energia All-Ireland League this season.
The AIL Division 1B side have got themselves a coup, with O’Brien having only retired from playing professional rugby at the end of last season with London Irish in the English Premiership.
Their new season started with a heavy 37-7 defeat to Old Wesley on Saturday.
O’Brien, now a contact skills coach at his former club Leinster, had hoped to play with his childhood club Tullow RFC, but was denied the opportunity due to regulations barring recent professionals from playing at that even lower level.
O’Brien was a two-time British Lion in 2013 and 2017 and won 56 caps for Ireland.
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5 England legends you didn’t know are still playing
A number of veteran England internationals are proving that age is just a number as they continue to play professionally into their late 30s.
#1. Stephen Myler (Ospreys)
- Age: 37
- Total caps: 1
- Last appearance: vs Argentina (June 2013)
The 37-year-old has signed a contract extension to remain with the Welsh region for another season. The once-capped England international joined the region in 2020 from London Irish with his new contract marking his 20th year and his 21st season as a professional rugby player.