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Darragh Culhane

Josh van der Flier pens contract extension with Leinster

Josh van der Flier has penned a new deal with the province, Leinster have confirmed.

The 28-year-old has been a stalwart for Leinster since coming into the side back in 2014 and has amassed nearly 100 appearances for the side.

And the Ireland international is has also locked down the number seven jersey since Sean O'Brien's departure for London Irish.

Leinster teased the announcement on Thursday and officially announced their star man will be staying.

And Leinster announced that Ed Byrne and Ciaran Frawley have also signed extensions.

Byrne has made 77 appearances for Leinster and has been capped six times for Ireland.

Ciaran Frawley has also earned a contract extension but is currently side lined with injury.

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