Leo Cullen issues ‘no comment’ on Robbie Henshaw move

Ireland centre expected to join Leinster after comfirming he will leave Connacht

Robbie Henshaw is expected to join Leinster at the end of the season. Photograph: Inpho
Robbie Henshaw is expected to join Leinster at the end of the season. Photograph: Inpho

Leinster coach Leo Cullen refused to be drawn into commenting on Ireland and Connacht centre, Robbie Henshaw, who is reportedly joining Leinster next season.

The 22-year-old centre is on an IRFU contract and can chose the province with whom he wants to play.

“Yeah that’s the player’s choice,” said Cullen, who added that Leinster may detail their signed players this week.

“We’ll try and get something released at some stage later this week about some of the guys that have resigned,” he said.

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Props Cian Healy and Mike Ross came through Friday's game against Zebre, while Luke Fitzgerald will take another four to six weeks to recover from a medial ligament injury.

Mike McCarthy suffered concussion against France and will see a specialist, while Sean O’Brien has a Grade 2 hamstring and will miss Ireland’s game against England.

Dave Kearney has an AC shoulder injury and will likely miss the England match too.

Johnny Sexton suffered a whiplash injury and is recovering as is Jared Payne, who has a grade one hamstring injury and will be monitored this week.

Both Healy and Ross will spend time in the Irish camp this week before returning to Leinster.

Johnny Watterson

Johnny Watterson

Johnny Watterson is a sports writer with The Irish Times