Cullen returns to boost hopes of Leinster win

LEO CULLEN may have missed out on the World Cup but Leinster coach Gary Ella is delighted to have him back as Leinster captain for the visit of Edinburgh to Donnybrook this evening.

"We all knew of Leo's disappointment and we gave him a rest period last week. But it's good to welcome him back and I am confident that he will do a very good job for us both as player and captain.

"He is young enough to put this disappointment behind him. There will be other World Cups and I'm sure he will play at that level sometime maybe even as a replacement in Australia."