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In-form Tommy O'Brien rewarded at Leinster in one of three new deals
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Leinster and Ireland wing Tommy O’Brien has signed a new deal with the club in what is his breakthrough season on the Test stage.
The 27-year-old, who made his debut for Leinster in 2019, has been dogged by injuries for large parts of his career, which has curtailed his progress.
He has managed to remain healthy over the past year, which allowed him to make his Ireland debut against Georgia last July before putting in some strong showings during the Guinness Six Nations, finishing the Championship with two tries against Scotland.
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The winger is fresh from a try-scoring display against Sale Sharks in the Investec Champions Cup quarter-final, where he was one of Leinster’s best performers.
In light of his display against the Gallagher PREM outfit, former Wales captain Dan Biggar was effusive with his praise for the winger.
“Tommy O’Brien on the wing is absolutely brilliant,” he said on The Rugby Pod this week. “An absolute superstar. Everything he touches at the minute, whether it’s high balls, kicks through, tackle, jackal, everything about him. He’s a proper rugby player.”
O’Brien is one of three Leinster players to sign new deals at the club. Second-row Brian Deeny has also put pen to paper, while 21-year-old hooker Stephen Smyth has signed his first senior contract.
