Cullen reaches landmark but Sheridan takes centre stage

LEO CULLEN will become only the fifth player in Leinster’s history to reach the 150 cap mark when he leads the side out for tonight’s Magners League clash away to third-placed Cardiff Blues at the Cardiff Park Stadium (kick-off 6.30pm).

The Irish second-row is one of six internationals named in the panel with Isaac Boss, Rhys Ruddock, Devin Toner and Eoin Reddan all being released by Declan Kidney for the clash while Scottish international Nathan Hines has also been allowed to travel to the game, where he starts on the bench.

Coach Joe Schmidt has named Eamonn Sheridan at centre for his first start for the province where he will team up with Eoin O’Malley.