D'Arcy makes Leinster squad

Ireland internationals Gordon D’Arcy and Keith Gleeson have been included in Leinster’s 27-man squad to meet Llanelli in the Celtic League at Donnybrook on Friday evening.

Whether or not both turn out could have a big impact on Leinster’s Heineken Cup quarter-final against Leicester Tigers the following weekend.

Ireland's Reggie Corrigan, Brian O'Driscoll, Malcolm O'Kelly, Shane Byrne, Girvan Dempsey, Guy Easterby, Eric Miller and Denis Hickie will also be on board.

LEINSTER SQUAD (v Llanelli):

Forwards (15): Reggie Corrigan, Ricky Nebbett, John Lyne, Shane Byrne, David Blaney, Leo Cullen, Malcolm O’Kelly, Ben Gissing, Eric Miller, Shane Jennings, Keith Gleeson, Victor Costello, Des Dillon, Ciaran Potts, Aidan McCullen.

Backs (12): Brian O’Riordan, Brian O’Meara, Guy Easterby, David Holwell, Denis Hickie, Gary Brown, Gordon D’Arcy, David Quinlan, Kieran Lewis, Brian O'Driscoll, Girvan Dempsey, Felipe Contepomi.