Practice far from perfect as Leinster seek training facilities

LEINSTER urgently need to find suitable training grounds in the short build-up to the hugely important Magners League clash with Ulster at Ravenhill on Monday (4pm).

Planned sessions for Belfield (UCD) early this week were cancelled because several squad members were unable to get to the venue and now, as extreme weather conditions hit virtually every corner of the capital, the search is on to find an alternative for sessions today and tomorrow.

Coach Joe Schmidt may be delighted with Leinster’s progress in Europe, but he’s anxious to see his side charge up the Celtic table as well, and knows victory over Ulster is key to that.