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Former Shannon centre partners England star Ben Foden in New York side’s first ever MLR fixture

FORMER Shannon center Will Leonard will partner England international Ben Foden in the Rugby United New York (RUNY) midfield in the side’s first ever Major League Rugby fixture this Sunday.

Twenty-three-year-old Leonard, who signed for the New York side last month, will play at inside-center for Rugby United New York in their opening round fixture against San Diego Legion at Torero Stadium, San Diego, this Sunday, 10 pm Irish time.

Leonard will be partnered in the New York midfield by 33-year-old Foden who won 34 caps for England between 2009 and 2013 and who more than 250 appearances for Northampton Saints over a 10-year career at Franklin’s Gardens.

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