Schmidt ‘100%’ sure O’Driscoll and Kearney ready

Joe Schmidt has admitted Leinster’s preparations have been far from ideal for today’s Heineken Cup final but revealed Brian O’Driscoll, Rob Kearney et al are fit to face Ulster in Twickenham.

The two backs have been hampered by a back and knee injury respectively since late last week but the Leinster coach confirmed yesterday afternoon that the Ireland captain was available and that the full-back was “pretty much 100%”.

“Brian trained fully yesterday and trained well,” said the Kiwi. “We didn’t train him today, as you will have seen out on the pitch, but he is in good shape and will play. Rob did have a run and is feeling pretty confident.