Dave Heffernan looking to catch the eye of Andy Farrell in clash with Leinster

Dave Heffernan. Picture: Billy Stickland

Connacht hooker Dave Heffernan says he is keen to boost his international hopes by out-performing his inter-pro rivals in the coming weeks.

Connacht host Leinster at the Sportsground on Saturday, two weeks on from their last gasp bonus-point victory over Ulster in Belfast, and after a top display there against Rob Herring, Heffernan wants to excel against the Leinster representative.