O’Driscoll Leinster’s only casualty ahead of Montpellier clash

A BOD-less Leinster will kick off their defence of the Heineken Cup title with a challenging trip to Stade de la Mosson to take on Montpellier on Saturday afternoon with no other injury concerns following Friday night’s league victory over Munster.

It has been confirmed that Brian O'Driscoll will undergo surgery next week for a trapped nerve in his shoulder which is expected to rule the Ireland captain out for up to six months.