Tommy O'Brien: 'Definitely my patience has been tested the most in Irish rugby'

"Fingers crossed, I’ve got my injury out of the way for the year early and get a good run at it now for the next six months.” 

Leinster Rugby players Dan Sheehan, centre, Leah Tarpey and Tommy O'Brien at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, as Just Eat extend their partnership with Leinster Rugby for an additional two years. The extension will see Ireland's leading food delivery platform continuing to offer Leinster supporters with exclusive discounts and special offers. Leinster fans can enjoy a 25% discount off local favourites such as Base Wood Fired Pizza, Griolladh & many more across six 6 different match days in December and January. Visit www.just-eat.ie for further information. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Following another frustrating spell on the sidelines earlier this season, Leinster’s Tommy O’Brien is hopeful his injury woes are now very much in the past.

After missing the majority of the 2022/23 campaign because of a knee issue – his first appearance of the term was against Emirates Lions in round 17 of the United Rugby Championship – O’Brien initially hit the ground running last season with three tries in as many games.