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Published 13:34 30 Apr 2015 BST
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If Leinster want an Irish qualified centre in the door, who has proven himself at the top level and allayed injury concerns, they can ask Grenoble about Chris Farrell. The Tyrone native sought a move away from Ulster, last summer, and has impressed in France.
Melbourne Rebels centre Sefa Naivalu has signed a new contract, until 2017, but we remain in Australia for our next pick. Kyle Godwin of Western Force has shown signs of serious talent, over the past two seasons, and may be convinced to build a reputation in Europe before returning home to concentrate on Super Rugby and a crack, with the Wallabies, at World Cup 2019.
Leinster would surely like to sign Robbie Henshaw up but that may have to wait until 2016/17, after his current Connacht contract expires.
This is a touch of wishful thinking, and a hark back to the inspirational Rocky Elsom signing in 2008.
David Pocock is one of the world's best, on his day, and has returned to sensational Super Rugby form. Only last weekend he registered a first-half hat-trick against Otago Highlanders. A backline of Sean O'Brien, Pocock and Jamie Heaslip could do some damage.
While we are at it, a call to Richie McCaw would not go amiss.
The All Blacks captain insists he will not be tempted to Europe - to finish out his playing days - by cash. McCaw is a keen pilot so perhaps Leinster can hook him up with his own plane at a Baldonnell hangar.Wales winger hits back at South Africa fans after cheap shot on rival
Not a good look…. Ospreys winger Luke Morgan has become public enemy No 1 with South African rugby fans, after injuring Sharks player Ethan Hooker. The Welsh side defeated their URC rivals on the weekend, but Hooker did manage to dot down with an impressive solo try. However, in the process of scoring, Morgan dived […]
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