O'Driscoll fitness boost for Leinster

Leinster are optimistic about Brian O’Driscoll being fit for Friday night’s Amlin Challenge Cup final against Stade Francais in Dublin.

O'Driscoll fitness boost for Leinster
Tue, 14 May, 2013 - 19:17

Leinster are optimistic about Brian O’Driscoll being fit for Friday night’s Amlin Challenge Cup final against Stade Francais in Dublin.

The Leinster and Ireland centre suffered a back spasm during the RaboDirect PRO 12 play-off victory over Glasgow three days ago.

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