Matt O'Connor says a deal to bring Isa Nacewa back to the province should be completed in the coming days.
The 33-year old has been in retirement since leaving Leinster nearly two years ago.
"It’s a couple of days away hopefully. It should be out there within that timeframe," said O'Connor of a player who won three Heineken Cups and the Pro 12 at Leinster between 2008 and 2013.
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Meanwhile, the Leinster coach also says both Cian Healy and Marty Moore are both doubtful for their Pro 12 meeting with Ulster at Kingspan Stadium.