Luke limbers up for Leinster

LUKE FITZGERALD epitomises a new breed of young, confident, Irish rugby player – the one that likes to be a winner.

Tomorrow at Croke Park, Fitzgerald is faced with the biggest challenge of his Leinster career. But far from being intimidated, he is champing at the bit to get a slice of the action.

No matter that the opponents are arch rivals Munster, or that the hotly fancied European champions stand between his side and an appearance in the 2009 Heineken Cup final at Murrayfield; Fitzgerald believes he is well up for the challenge.