Leo Cullen rues Luke Fitzgerald injury

Luke Fitzgerald will play no further part in Leinster’s season after undergoing shoulder surgery on the weekend. However, the province are confident that he will be fit for the World Cup.

The 27-year-old winger is one of four Irish internationals who have undergone surgery recently with flanker Rhys Ruddock (arm), prop Marty Moore and hooker Sean Cronin (both shoulder) all requiring the need of a scalpel to deal with their injuries.

Forwards coach Leo Cullen yesterday revealed the news at the province’s camp in UCD: “Basically it’s a repair to [Luke’s] labarum, he suffered a bit of damage there.