Boss doubtful for PRO12 final

Leinster scrum-half Isaac Boss remains doubtful for the province as they prepare for Sunday’s RaboDirect PRO12 final against the Ospreys in the RDS (4pm).

The Ireland scrum-half picked up a quad injury and failed a late fitness test in the warm up to last weekend’s Heineken cup final and was replaced by Academy graduate John Cooney.

Three longer term injuries rule out Rhys Ruddock (hip surgery), Luke Fitzgerald (neck) and Eoin O’Malley (knee).

Aside from the usual bumps and bruises there are no other fresh injury concerns reported by the medical team arising from Saturday’s victory in Twickenham.

Ireland trio Cian Healy, Rob Kearney and Brian O’Driscoll suffered no lasting ill effects to the injuries which had affected their preparations in the build-up to the Heineken Cup final and all three will be available for selection.

Out-half Ian Madigan’s next appearance for the province will be his 50th, while Kevin McLaughlin is in line to make his 75th Leinster appearance next time out.

Sunday’s game, which is a sell-out, will also mark Brad Thorn and Nathan White’s final appearances for the province.