Cullen backing Sexton to make impact off Leinster bench

Leinster Rugby Captain’s Run. Jonathan Sexton and head coach Leo Cullen. Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Evan Treacy

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen is confident the fit-again Jonathan Sexton can have the desired impact off the bench in today’s United Rugby Championship semi-final duel with the Bulls at the RDS (kick-off 7.35pm).

After missing out on last Saturday’s quarter-final hammering of Glasgow Warriors because of the ankle injury that saw him withdrawn 62 minutes into the province’s Champions Cup final defeat to La Rochelle, Sexton is held in reserve as Ross Byrne is once again entrusted with out-half duties.