Air miles and game miles on Cullen's mind as Leinster head south

The Blues are out to go the distance on two fronts but head coach is unsure if return trip to South Africa should be on cards

Charging back: Ronan Kelleher's return is a boost for Leinster as the season reaches its business end. Photo: INPHO/James Crombie

Leo Cullen is doing his best to talk up the benefits of Leinster’s stay in South Africa this next two weeks.

A 31-man squad shorn of their top-end internationals will take on the Sharks in Durban and then the Stormers in Cape Town over the next two Saturdays while those left at home prep for the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final away to Leicester that follows soon after.