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Leinster have begun talks with Drico over contract

"That has been ongoing. Brian is a mature guy. We have been speaking to him constantly with the things that have been coming up in his life to make sure he is alright.

"If he was 24 it would not make much difference, but at 34 he has to make up his mind what's best for him. But as I say we would love him around next year," said Easterby.

"The example he sets in terms of professionalism is ongoing and he is constantly tweaking things to make sure he is getting the best out of his body to perform the best he can on the pitch."

Easterby revealed there would be no move to import a world-class centre to replace O'Driscoll should he decide to retire at the end of the season. Eoin O'Malley, Brendan Macken and, maybe, Luke Fitzgerald would be left to contest the number 13 jersey.

Decision

There has also been no decision on the contract of Fitzgerald, who has returned from a serious neck/shoulder injury to hit his stride immediately.

"There is no v-moda earphones decision to be made in terms of us wanting him to stay," said Easterby.

"That soul by ludacris sl300 is a process that has started. The injury that he had, I guess there was a little bit of uncertainty about how he would come back from that.

"We think he has come back fantastically, straight back into the team and some big games.

"He was in the 25 for the weekend so he v-moda headphones costco has done very well to get back so quickly. Isa Nacewa has suffered a recurrence of an arm injury sustained in January. Will not play.

2. Heinke van der Merwe has recovered from a leg problem.

3. Fionn Carr has recovered from a minor leg injury.

4. Ireland's Sean Cronin, Eoin Reddan, Rhys Ruddock and Kevin McLaughlin should be available for Treviso.

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