Leinster continuing Montpellier preparations but Covid disruptions ‘not ideal’ for Leo Cullen

While Cullen didn’t reveal how many of his squad are currently in self-isolation, the latest batch of testing has weakened his hand for Leinster's forthcoming duel with the Top 14 outfit

Head coach Leo Cullen during a Leinster Rugby squad training session at UCD in Dublin. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Despite an additional number of senior players within the province having tested positive for Covid-19, Leinster coach Leo Cullen is continuing to work on the basis that his side’s Heineken Champions Cup clash with Montpellier will go ahead on Friday.

Because three unnamed players were ruled out of last Saturday’s game against Bath at the Aviva Stadium after contracting the virus, it was necessary for Leinster to undergo a full round of tests on Monday.