Leinster say that Luke Fitzgerald could be in contention to return to action for this Friday's clash with Treviso.

The winger has been troubled this season with hip and groin injuries but team manager Guy Easterby says they are hopeful that he'll be available this weekend.

Fitzgerald has struggled with a whole of host of injury problems over the past few years and in January he spoke to Off The Ball about the "dark time" he endured after a serious neck injury.

The 26-year-old has only made 10 Rabo Pro 12 appearances this season, playing a full 80 minutes on just five occasions.