Cullen looks to Henshaw to cover gaps in Leinster back-row options

The eastern province face the Sharks this weekend.

Leinster's Head Coach Leo Cullen. Pic: INPHO/Steve Haag Sports/Christiaan Kotze

Leinster will head into tomorrow evening’s meeting with the Sharks in Durban with an unusual solution to their shortage of back-row options (5.30pm Irish time).

Starting centre Robbie Henshaw and replacement lock Brian Deeney have been tasked with providing cover in the event of an injury to either of the starting flankers, with Leo Cullen opting for an extremely rare 4/4 bench split.