Frustrated Hickie set for return to Leinster panel

DENIS HICKIE is poised to make his return to the Leinster panel after spending the last two months on the sidelines with a dislocated right fibula.

Though not named yesterday on the 28-man squad to face Munster, coach Michael Cheika said the St Mary’s man may yet be added to the party for the New Year’s Eve Celtic League clash.

“He’s paid attention to detail in rehab and that’s helped him a lot,” said Cheika yesterday. “He must have the confidence that he’s ready to play, but if it isn’t this week, then it will definitely be the week after (against Llanelli).”