Leinster Squad Update...

Following Saturday night's bonus point victory over the Scarlets, there are a number of niggles which will be monitored by the medical team ahead of Friday's lunchtime team announcement prior to the squad's departure to the south of England.

Brian O'Driscoll experienced some discomfort after rolling his right ankle which may limit his on-field involvement early in the week but the management are confident he will be fit for selection by Thursday. Cian Healy was replaced at half-time after producing a typically lung-bursting display, while Jonathan Sexton, who received plenty of physical attention from the Scarlets, was replaced by Ian Madigan late on as a precaution.

The Scarlets victory marked forward duo Tom Denton and Aaron Dundon's Heineken Cup debuts for the province, the latter being particularly impressive with ball in hand.

Otherwise, the management should be in a position to select from a strong panel for Saturday's game. Sean O'Brien was a late withdrawal from the game due to illness, but he is expected to resume full training this week as will Kevin McLaughlin (shoulder). Ireland hooker Richardt Strauss will be available for selection, while Isa Nacewa successfully came through his comeback game after missing the last few weeks with a forearm injury.

In a further boost, following his recent quad injury David Kearney successfully came through his comeback game in the 'A' team's British & Irish Cup victory over Pontypridd earlier on Saturday afternoon in a game which also saw second row Mark Flanagan (back) return to action. The 'A' team travel to Leeds Carnegie this Saturday (KO: 2pm) in the final round of the Pool stages.

The Official Leinster Supporters Club, in association with Bank of Ireland, have published an away guide for those travelling to Exeter this weekend which can be downloaded from www.leinsterrugby.ie this week.