Andrew Porter glad to be in thick of action ahead of 'huge block' for Leinster

Leo Cullen's men have some big games before Ireland's November series. 

BUSY MAN: Andrew Porter is raring to go ahead of a busy period for club and country.

Despite the temptation to slowly ease himself back into the provincial system, Andrew Porter was more than happy to be thrown in at the deep end by Leinster head coach Leo Cullen in recent weeks.

Having started all three tests on Ireland’s successful summer tour of New Zealand, Porter and his frontline international colleagues were rested for this season’s United Rugby Championship opener away to Zebre on September 17. However, the UCD graduate was subsequently recalled to the Blues’ front-row against Benetton at the RDS six days later and also lined out at loosehead prop for last weekend’s interprovincial derby with Ulster in Belfast.