LEINSTER boss Leo Cullen is sweating on the fitness of several key stars ahead of Saturday’s United Rugby Championship Grand Final against the Vodacom Bulls.
The Blues face the South African side at Croke Park on Saturday in Dublin’s Croke Park.
Cullen confirmed that Tommy O’Brien came through last weekend’s semi-final against Glasogow unscathed and is fully fit and available for selection.
Jordan Larmour is also back in the mix after being named in the extended match day squad last time out.
The winger is expected to be in contention for a place in the 23.
But it’s far from plain sailing elsewhere, with four big names being closely monitored.
Tadhg Furlong, Garry Ringrose and Hugo Keenan are all nursing calf injuries and will undergo further assessment during the week.
Meanwhile, 2022 World Player of the Year Josh van der Flier is facing a race against time to prove his fitness after picking up a hamstring knock.
Leinster said a final call will be made on their availability closer to kick-off.
There’s no change on the status of Will Connors, Brian Deeny, Caelan Doris, and Robbie Henshaw, who all remain doubtful at this stage.
With a historic final taking place at Croke Park, Leinster are desperate to end their recent run of near-misses, and land the URC crown on home soil.
But they may have to do it without some of their biggest names at the historic venue.
The action get underway from 5pm KO, live on TG4 and Premier Sports 1.
