One of Leinster's legends looks set to be given the job as head coach of the province, as they look to fill the vacancy in advance of the new season.
Peter O'Reilly of The Sunday Times reports that former Leinster captain Leo Cullen will take over from Matt O'Connor, who was let go by the province in May, and Cullen has been approached already with a two or three-year contract on offer.
Cullen retired recently from playing and was installed as forwards coach under O'Connor, but would face a rocky start to his career as head coach should he take the position. With the World Cup around the corner, he would be without most of the province's best players, and they will also have to find a suitable replacement for Kane Douglas, who was released from his contract earlier this week.
Cullen has very little coaching experience to date, but was apparently the most impressive candidate interviewed for the position. His reputation and success as a player would likely mean that he would be given time by the Leinster support, while Mike Ross stated that "he'll do well for us [...] we'd back him 100% that he will deliver."
Via The Sunday Times
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