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Sean O'Brien to return on Friday ahead of Six Nations finale

O'Brien has been out for three months after surgery on a hip injury.

Sean O'Brien to return on Friday ahead of Six Nations finale

Thu, 08 Mar, 2018 - 12:51

Stephen Barry

Sean O'Brien will make his long-awaited return from injury on Friday, writes Stephen Barry.

The flanker, who had surgery on a hip injury he sustained against the Exeter Chiefs in December, will captain Leinster away to the Scarlets.

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