”He has two starts this season and has shown everyone how good he is at this level regardless of whether he plays at out-half or in the centre” said Carter.

placeholder image — ”He has two starts this season and has shown everyone how good he is at this level regardless of whether he plays at out-half or in the centre” said Carter.

Rugby: Two past pupils of Kilkenny school making waves as Emerging Ireland tour South Africa

Published 9th Oct 2024, 16:05 BST

Updated 9th Oct 2024, 19:54 BST

Stephen Smyth and Charlie Tector, alumni of Kilkenny College, have been earning plaudits - and are in action this evening

Two former Kilkenny College students are making waves with the Emerging Ireland rugby squad as they tour South Africa.

Charlie Tector and Stephen Smyth are both in the team tonight, with Smyth set to start at hooker, and Tector named on the bench. Both young men are in regular touch with their former coaches and have been back to visit their alma mater often.

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Stephen Smyth (Class of 2023) has a number of u-20 caps and has toured extensively with Ireland underage sides so is no stranger to elite rugby either.

Kilkenny Charlie Tector

Rugby: Two past pupils of Kilkenny school making waves as Emerging Ireland tour South Africa

Stephen Smyth and Charlie Tector, alumni of Kilkenny College, have been earning plaudits - and are in action this evening

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