Warner returns for trench warfare

TO the relief of Gary Ella - and Leinster supporters everywhere - out-half Christian Warner has recovered from a hamstring injury and will start in Saturday’s Heineken Cup Pool 3 decider against Biarritz in the south of France.

Warner, a much maligned figure in the Leinster set-up last season, has performed superbly this term and re-claims the number 10 shirt from Matt Leek, who struggled against Cardiff at Lansdowne Road last Friday.

The only other change in the starting line-up from that game sees Aidan McCullen coming in for the injured Eric Miller. While McCullen is a more than able deputy for the Irish international, there’s little doubt that Miller’s ball-carrying ability will be missed by Leinster at Parc des Sports Aguilera tomorrow.