O'Driscoll back for Leinster, but blues wait on Sexton
Brian O’Driscoll will return to action for Leinster in Saturday evening’s RaboDirect PRO12 interprovincial clash against Munster in Thomond Park (6.30pm) and he may be joined by flyhalf Jonathan Sexton.
O’Driscoll played no part in the province’s 48-28 Challenge Cup win over London Wasps on Friday as he served the end of a three-week suspension he picked up playing Ireland in the RBS Six Nations.
The blues could enjoy a further boost if Jonathan sexton recovers from injury in time for Saturday’s encounter.
The flyhalf has stepped up his rehabilitation in recent days after suffering a tear to a tendon in his foot last month.
Flanker Shane Jennings provides more positive news on the injury front with the back rower considered fit for selection after he was forced to withdraw from last Friday night’s victory.
Fergus McFadden and Sean O’Brien completed their first full stint with the province after the Six Nations in High Wycombe in a game which also marked Mike Ross’ first try of his professional career.
Ian Madigan’s 28-point haul has now taken him to 202 points in all competitions, in 26 games so far this season.
With the province's 'A' team booking a place in the British & Irish Cup semi finals on Sunday afternoon following their 30-26 victory over Bristol, Leinster will have two sides in action in the last weekend of April.
There are no major injury concerns arising from that game though Andrew Boyle (knee) and Mark Flanagan (foot) will be assessed by the medical team this week after suffering knocks.
The Leinster team to face Munster will be named on Friday lunchtime.
