Leinster opt against recalling Healy and O’Brien for Wasps clash

Leinster have opted against registering either Cian Healy or Sean O’Brien for Europe ahead of Saturday’s round six visit to Coventry, where they meet Wasps to decide who finishes top of Pool 2 in the Champions Cup.

Both players are believed to be close to a return after long-term injuries and have trained extensively with the squad in recent weeks, but coach Matt O’Connor decided against using up the province’s one remaining registration slot ahead of yesterday’s noon deadline.

The pair have instead been pencilled in for a return on February 15th against the Dragons, although it may be that Joe Schmidt has a look at one or either before the Six Nations when the Ireland Wolfhounds face the England Saxons in Cork.