After much anticipation, Seán O'Brien has finally made his AIL debut for Naas, in their 25-22 loss to Old Belvedere at Ollie Campbell Park.
Naas had been leading up until the final few minutes of the match before Belvedere but a damper on the debut of the two-time Lions tourist's, with a try near the death.
There was much talk about O'Brien's move to the AIL, given that he had been denied the chance to play for his local club Tullow, due to it being a junior club and Seán O'Brien only retiring from pro-rugby last season.
Despite winning 56 caps for Ireland and 126 for Leinster, O'Brien was named on the bench, and was introduced after 49 minutes.
The result leaves Naas bottom of AIL Division 1B, with zero wins from three, while Old Belvedere move up to third.
Seán O'Brien Makes Naas Debut
15 October 2022; Seán O'Brien of Naas is tackled by Tom Mulcair, left, and Darragh O'Callaghan of Old Belvedere during the Energia All-Ireland League Division 1B match between Old Belvedere and Naas RFC at Old Belvedere RFC in Dublin. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile
15 October 2022; Seán O'Brien of Naas during the Energia All-Ireland League Division 1B match between Old Belvedere and Naas RFC at Old Belvedere RFC in Dublin. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile
15 October 2022; Seán O'Brien of Naas, right, during the Energia All-Ireland League Division 1B match between Old Belvedere and Naas RFC at Old Belvedere RFC in Dublin. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile
15 October 2022; Seán O'Brien of Naas speaking with referee Andrew Fogarty during the Energia All-Ireland League Division 1B match between Old Belvedere and Naas RFC at Old Belvedere RFC in Dublin. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile
15 October 2022; Seán O'Brien of Naas before the Energia All-Ireland League Division 1B match between Old Belvedere and Naas RFC at Old Belvedere RFC in Dublin. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile
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