There will be a very proud moment for Laois rugby on Friday night when the Ireland U/20s take on their South African counterparts at 7.30pm in Virgin Media Park, Cork.
Starting at hooker for Ireland will be Portarlington’s Lee Fitzpatrick, a player who’s career has consistently gone from strength to strength.
Fitzpatrick’s days on the rugby field began at Lea Road with Port and then for his school team in Cistercian College Roscrea, before he moved to Newbridge College in Kildare to continue his journey.
The Laois native went on to represent both Leinster and Ireland at U/18 level, and celebrated another milestone in July when he was called up to join the Leinster Academy.
Friday night’s game in Cork marks another huge step in his career as Head Coach Andrew Browne has given the Portarlington prospect a start in his very first U/20 international.
Fitzpatrick is already familiar with South African opposition having toured there with the Ireland U/18 Schools team during the summer.
