The Leinster squad have stepped up their preparations ahead of next Saturday night’s RaboDirect PRO12 clash against Connacht in the RDS.
The medical team have reported no major injury concerns for the province arising from the trip to Belfast, with Noel Reid having been withdrawn as a precaution after twisting awkwardly and feeling dazed. Second row Leo Cullen, meanwhile, required five stitches to a cut above his eye, but he will also take a full part in training this week.
Luke Fitzgerald continues to make positive strides in his recuperation and the Ireland back will train fully with the squad this week. If he does not make Saturday’s clash it is hoped that he will be in contention for the trip to Edinburgh in the next round of PRO12 matches. The team will be announced on Friday lunchtime.
The Leinster squad will train on Christmas eve before breaking for Christmas Day and they will then resume preparations for the weekend’s interprovincial clash on Wednesday.
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