Leo Cullen thrilled Tadhg Furlong is back in Ireland frame

Leinster's Tadhg Furlong is tackled by Phil Price and Sam Lousi of Scarlets. Picture: INPHO/Ryan Hiscott

Leo Cullen is hopeful Tadhg Furlong can play a big part in Ireland’s Six Nations campaign after making his comeback in Leinster’s 52-23 demolition job on the Scarlets in Wales.

The Ireland prop played his first game since packing down against England in the Six Nations 11 months ago after suffering with calf and hamstring issues.