Leo Cullen welcomes Scott Fardy knowhow

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen says Scott Fardy’s experience will play a crucial role in the development of the academy players at the province. The 32-year-old versatile Brumbies lock will join Leinster after the Super Rugby season ends.

And Cullen did not rule out the Wallaby playing in the back row if it was required, although he stressed he has been signed as a lock.

Fardy has played 39 times for Australia since his debut in 2013 and Cullen believes he will add massively to the current Leinster crop.