Leinster will look forward to the return of some key internationals this week ahead of the resumption of Heineken Cup duties against Northampton at Franklin’s Gardens on Saturday (6pm).

Ireland centre Gordon D’Arcy was replaced as a precaution in the win over Scarlets on Saturday and will again be available alongside s slew of returning internationals in the shape of scrumhalf Isaac Boss, prop Cian Healy, number eight Jamie Heaslip, wing Dave Kearney, fullback Rob Kearney, Kevin McLaughlin, Seán O’Brien, Brian O’Driscoll and lock Devin Toner.

Outhalf Ian Madigan is just two starts short of 90 appearances for the province having scored 11 poits at the RDS at the weekend.

Prop Jack McGrath will also be available, three caps short of 50 after his third try of the season at the weekend. Martin Moore, another frontrower, was winded in the scrum during the 36-19 win and taken off, but he is expected to take full part in training this week.

The Leinster ‘A’ team are in Round 3 British & Irish Cup action in Donnybrook this Saturday afternoon when they welcome Cross Keys (2.30pm).