Robin McBryde 'very happy' with Tadhg Furlong's progress in race to face Saracens 

Tadhg Furlong, left, and Rob Kearney during Leinster Rugby squad training at UCD. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Leinster are keeping their cards close over Tadhg Furlong’s chances of returning to face Heineken Champions Cup rivals Saracens this Saturday but there are signs the Ireland and Lions tighthead is winning his race to shake off a back injury.

Andrew Porter has stepped out from beneath Furlong’s shadow since the season restarted last month and played a pivotal role in helping Leo Cullen’s side to complete an unbeaten Guinness PRO14 campaign, one of the stars of the show as Ulster were defeated 27-5 in last Saturday’s final.