Fomer Leinster fly half Ian McKinley has been invited to play for the Barbarians after receiving a late call up from the invitational side for a game tomorrow night versus Heriot's Rugby Club in Edinburgh.
McKinley who had to retire in 2011, lost the sight in his left after an accidental clash with the studs of a teammate's boot in a club game in 2010.
The former Ireland Under 20 international moved to Italy last year and currently plays with Viadana with the help of protective goggles.
#Baabaas squad now includes inspirational Ian McKinley @ianmck7 making 1st UK appearance since losing sight in one eye #rugby #rugbyunited
— Barbarian FC (@Barbarian_FC) April 20, 2015
@ralerisrl first game with my new club viadana#rugbygoggles#sonocontento pic.twitter.com/9QrwVyrlsh
— Ian McKinley (@ianmck7) September 7, 2014
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