RONAN SOLDIER

Cullen glad to have warrior hooker in Glasgow trenches

- BY DEREK FOLEY

LEINSTER have made it clear they need to be more than just competitive against Glasgow at Scotstoun this evening.

The province are searching for a win and have decided to place four Six Nations stars in the frontline.

Victory will see the Blues continue towards a top two slot but defeat could see them drop out of the top four in the table.

Ronan Kelleher is an example of the urgency involved - a 2025 Lion, his strong Six Nations showing is highlighted by registering as the second best successful tackler, by percentage, in the competition.

Leo Cullen, who convinced the IRFU to allow him to play, said of the hooker: "He's a very strong collision winner on both sides of the ball. From a defensive point of view, he stops guys dead as well by making tackles.