No fresh injury concerns for Leinster
Aside from a few cuts and bruises, the Leinster medical team have reported no new injuries ahead of Saturday’s Heineken Cup clash with the Scarlets in Wales (1.35pm).
Fergus McFadden, Richardt Strauss and Heinke van der Merwe all required stitches for head wounds following Saturday’s 9-6 victory over Exeter, but all three players are expected to take a full part in training this week.
Leo Cullen and Cian Healy both made it through their respective comebacks from injury and will be available for selection again this weekend, while Gordon D’Arcy and Rob Kearney are also likely to be available for selection.
In a further fitness boost, international scrum-half Isaac Boss successfully came through the last half hour of Leinster ‘A’s opening round British & Irish Cup victory over Leeds Carnegie on Saturday night following his recent arm injury.
David Kearney and Rhys Ruddock are making progress on their injuries and they have both stepped up their rehabilitations.
It is hoped that they could be in contention for the province’s B&I Cup trip to Pontypridd this weekend.
Darren Hudson damaged his shoulder in the closing moments of the Leeds game and the Academy full-back is in doubt for this weekend.
