Clean bill of health for Leinster

The Leinster management have reported no fresh injury concerns after Saturday’s convincing 32-5 victory over Scarlets in the RDS.

That win keeps Joe Schmidt’s team in third place in the RaboDirect PRO12 table and with fourth place Ospreys seven points adrift, Leinster are looking good for a top four finish and a place in the play-offs.

Attention now turns to Friday’s clash against the Newport Gwent Dragons at Parade (7pm) which represents their final game of this Six Nations block.

The province could be bolstered by the return of South African lock Quinn Roux who has an outside chance of making the match-day panel after stepping up his rehabilitation following recent shoulder surgery.

Though Isaac Boss (rolled ankle) was replaced as a precaution midway through the second half on Saturday, his replacement John Cooney touched down with the final play of the game to help secure a bonus point, a five-pointer which was his second in Leinster colours.

Aaron Dundon scored his first Leinster try in a fine all-round display by the former Seapoint and Clontarf hooker who secured the Man of the Match award.

Saturday’s win also marked Mark Flanagan’s first outing of the season when the Mullingar second row replaced another Academy product Ben Marshall.

It may be a week too soon for Kevin McLaughlin (knee) but Brendan Macken (hamstring niggle) should come back into the frame for Friday evening's match.

Depending on national needs, it is possible that some of the players who haven’t featured prominently over the Six Nations could also be available for selection, though a decision is likely to be made later in the week ahead of Thursday’s midday team announcement.