Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has confirmed that British & Irish Lions back-rower Seán O’Brien is a late withdrawal from their matchday 23 to face the Scarlets in Friday evening’s Pro12 semi-final at the RDS.
Cullen confirmed that O’Brien is suffering from a minor calf injury and the big decision was made not to risk the injury further.
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If O’Brien’s injury were to worsen, England’s James Haskell would be the bookies favourite to join Warren Gatland’s 41-man squad.