Cullen takes another major step on road to recovery

LEO CULLEN will take another step towards full rehabilitation from a shoulder injury when he pulls on the Leinster captain’s armband for tonight’s Magners League clash with Edinburgh at the RDS.

It is Cullen’s 140th appearance for the province and it will be another important game for him as he gradually gains the match fitness that will be necessary for the upcoming Heineken Cup ties in December.

In the professional era, representative players have had the opportunity to build up record numbers of appearances, and Shane Horgan is fast approaching the big 200.