FRINGE FESTIVAL

Cullen could call on his squad with URC progress secured

- DEREK FOLEY

LEINSTER and Glasgow may be shadow-boxing at the Aviva tonight, playing a round 18 URC game ahead of the knockouts that they have already qualified for.

But with two RWC 2023 finalists RG Snyman and Jordie Barrett, the return from longterm injury of potential 2025 Lions captain Sione Tuipolutu and another nine Lions squad members between the sides, it is surely a night out in the capital.

Leinster remain unhappy with the Champions Cup semifinal performance against Northampton and manager Leo Cullen is reported to have told a number of fringe players there are first teams spots to be challenged for.

Certainly an overview would suggest the no14 shirt is a three-way battle between Jamie Osborne and the O'Brien duo Tommy and Jimmy.