Gordon D'Arcy is no longer the beard king of Leinster Rugby

Sean McCarthy is.

HIRSUTE HERO GORDON D’Arcy looks a little less hirsute today.

LeinsterÕs Gordon D'Arcy Inpho / Billy Stickland Inpho / Billy Stickland / Billy Stickland

The veteran centre and his beard were named joint man-of-the-match in Leinster’s bonus point victory over Cardiff on Friday, but today… POOF, he’s down to mere stubble again.

Gordon D'Arcy Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

The last time D’Arcy’s beard was viciously taken from the world was after Ireland’s Six Nations victory over France.

Why Gordon, Why?

You know who does have great facial hair though? Newly recruited prop Sean McCarthy that’s who.

Sean McCarthy Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

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