Leo Cullen open to Andy Farrell linking up with Leinster

Leo Cullen has left the door open for Ireland defence coach Andy Farrell to join Leinster, on a temporary basis at least, following the news of Kurt McQuilkin’s departure.

Former England assistant coach Farrell spent four months with Munster in a temporary adviser role earlier this year and could be set for a repeat performance.

McQuilkin is returning to New Zealand for personal reasons, but will remain in situ until the beginning of the PRO12 season when Leinster hope to have a replacement or, at the very least, a restructuring of existing coaching responsibilities.