Luke Fitzgerald return boosts Leinster hopes

Luke Fitzgerald will return to action as Leinster play out the most eagerly anticipated derby against Connacht in their history in Galway on Saturday.

Leinster winger Fitzgerald missed Ireland’s Six Nations campaign when he injured his knee ahead of the Wales game last month, but the province confirmed he will be available as the four-time league winners take on the PRO12 leaders in a top-of-the-table clash.

“It’s great to have Luke back with us, he’s been out on the training pitch, he’s really excited to get back in the fold this weekend,” said Leinster backs coach Girvan Dempsey at the province’s UCD base yesterday.