Eddie’s extras to cross Borders

THE five Leinster players released from international duty for the Italy game will be given an early chance to take out their frustrations on the Border Reivers tonight when they line out for the Celtic League clash at Donnybrook.

Denis Hickie, Rob Kearney, Guy Easterby, Jamie Heaslip and Reggie Corrigan have all been included from the start for the game against the Scottish outfit.

With only four players still on duty under Eddie O’Sullivan, Leinster at least approach this game with a far greater reserve of talent than they might have expected with the Six Nations approaching.