Triple injury boost for Leinster

Leinster have received positive news on Josh van der Flier, Isa Nacewa and Seán Cronin ahead of their PRO12 match against Cardiff Blues.

Van der Flier (AC), Nacewa (knee) and Cronin (hamstring) all took part in training last week and were expected to step up their recovery again on Monday ahead of further assessment later in the week.

"There was also positive updates on Dave Kearney (toe) and Dominic Ryan (knee) who have both stepped up their recovery but would not be available for selection this week," added a Leinster statement.

"Rob Kearney (knee) and Jamie Heaslip (lower back) were also ruled out of selection this weekend due to injury.