Versatility stands to Ian Madigan says Leinster boss Leo Cullen

Leo Cullen believes Ian Madigan’s versatility, far from being a weight around his neck at Leinster, is actually benefiting the 26-year-old who has been the subject of rumoured interest from Harlequins and Bristol.

Madigan’s contract is up this summer and, with Jonathan Sexton back with the province after a two-year sojourn in Paris, it looks certain that the younger man will continue to slot in at various points around the back line for the foreseeable future.

Cullen stated yesterday that he envisages Madigan continuing to play at both 10 and 12, as he has done for Ireland as well. He filled in at full-back against Wasps two weeks ago, remained on the bench for the 80 minutes against Bath and wears 12 against Ulster at the RDS tonight.