Leinster squad bolstered by return of big names
A number of players are set to return to the Leinster panel for Sunday’s Round 5 Heineken Cup encounter against Glasgow Warriors in Firhill (kick off: 12.45pm) after missing the 23-19 victory in Cardiff on Saturday.
Amongst the players set to return to contention are Leo Cullen, Luke Fitzgerald, Shane Jennings, Ian Madigan, Eoin O'Malley, Rhys Ruddock and Richardt Strauss who were each given a rest, while Damian Browne (illness) should also be in the frame after his late withdrawal from the Cardiff game.
It is thought that Ireland duo Gordon D’Arcy (ribs), who requires one more try to become only the fifth player to reach 25 Heineken Cup tries, and Jonathan Sexton (cramp) who were both withdrawn as precautions during the match will also be available.
Centre D’Arcy is set to be further monitored this week ahead of the Friday lunchtime team announcement.
Sexton, meanwhile, is the competition’s joint top scorer so far this year with 60 points.
The win in the Welsh capital marked Mullingar second row Mark Flanagan’s first competitive start for the province when he locked down, somewhat fittingly, alongside his cousin Devin Toner.
